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Modi backs billionaire to restart mining in resort state of Goa

On April 21, India’s Supreme Court is scheduled to begin hearing a plea by Vedanta to restart iron ore mining in the state.

Bloomberg News | April 15, 2020 | 8:31 am

Trillions flooding financial markets send gold price to 7-year high

Gold price now within sight of $1,800.

MINING.com Editor | April 14, 2020 | 1:57 pm

India iron ore exports on pace for 25% decline in 2020

GlobalData also expects India's iron ore output to fall to…

MINING.com Editor | April 14, 2020 | 10:22 am

China’s rare earth exports at highest since 2014

China's rare earth exports rose 19.2% year-on-year in March.

Reuters | April 14, 2020 | 9:01 am

ERG cuts Kazakh bauxite production

The company is shutting down one of its bauxite mines…

Reuters | April 14, 2020 | 8:10 am

Charges against former Uralkali CEO dropped, potash price war imminent

While criminal charges against Vladislav Baumgertner, former Uralkali CEO, were ditched, he may face further damages claims as part of the so-called potash case.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2015 | 1:03 pm

Coal mine blast kills eight, traps 40 in Pakistan

After methane gas explosion triggered a collapse in a coal mine located about 145 km. off the provincial capital of Quetta.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2015 | 1:16 pm

Divers find ‘priceless’ hoard of Arab gold coins

The sunken treasure includes coins of various denominations and sizes from the period of the Fatimid Caliphate, a Muslim dynasty.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 20, 2015 | 11:30 am

Australian rare earth project making headway

A rare earth project in New South Wales, Australia moved a step closer to mining after receiving approval from the Planning Assessment Commission (PAC).

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 18, 2015 | 1:15 am

Coal price rally with legs as India overtakes China

Thermal coal prices have jumped 22% in a month as mines close. Surging Indian imports, set to overtake China's in 2015, will support prices longer term.

Frik Els | February 18, 2015 | 1:10 am