The world’s biggest mining companies in 2018
Industry goliaths such as Glencore, Rio Tinto and BHP emerged as top performing companies, thanks...
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The urban mine: tapping resources in the world’s waste
European consortium ProSUM has launched Europe’s first comprehensive database of the raw resources that could...
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17 workers rescued from two mine accidents in China
Eleven miners trapped underground in China's Yunnan Province have been rescued, while another six workers...
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BHP Billiton to invest $240m in new tugs and tug harbour
Mining major BHP Billiton has announced a $240m approval to purchase six additional tugs and...
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First Nickel to extend life of Lockerby nickel-copper mine in Ontario
Canadian mining and exploration company First Nickel (FNI) is preparing to restructure the Lockerby nickel-copper...
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Shell to cut workers at Albian Sands mining project in Alta
Royal Dutch Shell has announced plans to reduce its workforce of 3,000 by between 5%...
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Philippines Siana mine to resume gold production
Philippine's Mines and Geoscience Bureau (MGB) has lifted a cease and desist order (CDO) from...
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Harmony Gold to temporarily close Target 3 shaft in South Africa
South Africa's Harmony Gold Mining Company has announced it will temporarily close its loss-making Target...
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Zimplats closes Bimha mine after recent underground collapse
Zimplats has decided to stop all mining activities at the Bimha Mine in Zimbabwe, following...
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Ferro giants- the world’s biggest iron ore producers
The top ten iron ore producers account for over 90% of the world’s total iron...
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