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The South Australian government has approved an expansion of BHP Billiton's Olympic Dam uranium and copper mine, but an Aboriginal elder and anti-nuclear campaigner, Kevin Buzzacott, is urging the government to reconsider. Buzzacott, a president of the Australian Nuclear Free Alliance, claims that the long-term impacts of the
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The global mining industry has been marred by disputes and challenges in recent days, with various developments impacting the supply and demand of key metals such as copper and zinc. In Australia, the government has approved a major expansion of the BHP Billiton-operated Olympic Dam mine, but with over 100
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Vedanta Resources PLC, a London-listed company with a focus on India, released its second-quarter output results, which showed a mixed picture. While the company reported increases in zinc, lead, copper, and power output, its iron ore and aluminum output decreased. Key Takeaways: * Second-quarter India refined zinc production rose 5% year-over-year
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Indonesian mining company PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara has been recognized for its outstanding environmental management practices, winning the prestigious Aditama award from the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry for the second time. The company, which operates gold and copper mines in Batu Hijau, West Sumbawa, has demonstrated its commitment to
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Seven Summits Research has released critical PriceWatch Alerts for five top stocks, providing investors with concise detailed strategies and position protection tactics to navigate uncertain markets. According to Reid Stratton, Senior Analyst at Seven Summits, these PriceWatch Alerts go beyond standard market reports, offering expert and novice investors a way
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Sniper Resources Ltd., a company engaged in the identification, acquisition, and exploration of gold properties in the State of Nevada, USA, has entered into joint venture agreements with Columbus Gold Corporation, a gold exploration and development company operating in French Guiana and Nevada. The agreements pertain to two Nevada gold
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Canadian stocks experienced a significant rise on Tuesday, fueled by a rally in gold stocks and a warning from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about slowing global growth. The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at 12,209.88, a gain of 37.84 points or 0.31 percent.
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Newmont Mining Corporation has announced an enhancement to its industry-leading gold price-linked dividend policy, initially launched in April 2011. The updated policy, set to take effect in the fourth quarter of 2011, enables the company to increase its annual dividend to $4.70 per share if its average realized gold
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Rescue workers faced a heartbreaking task Friday as they discovered the body of the fourth miner trapped in a flooded coal mine in south Wales. The incident has left the close-knit community reeling as they confront the devastating loss. British authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the
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The mining community near Swansea is reeling after a devastating accident at the Gleision Colliery resulted in the deaths of four miners. Phillip Hill, Charles Breslin, David Powell, and Garry Jenkins perished in the flooded mine, sparking a massive search and rescue operation that ended in tragedy. The incident has
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Barrick Gold Corporation, a leading gold mining company, has been recognized as a global leader in corporate social responsibility (CSR) for the fourth consecutive year by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DSJI). This achievement follows the company's commitment to prioritize CSR as a tangible business priority, as
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Rio Tinto and Anglo American announced their decision to sell their stake in South Africa's largest copper producer, Palabora Mining Company, citing a desire to focus on larger, longer-life assets. Analysts noted that this move is part of a broader trend of companies selling smaller assets in South
