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Pampa Energia Commissions Its Thermal Power Plant Parque Pilar, Argentina
September 13, 2017
Pampa Energia announces that the Wholesale Electricity Market Company granted the commercial operation of the Thermal Power Plant Parque Pilar. The announcement follows the Wholesale Power Purchase Agreement signed between CAMMESA and Pampa as awardee to the Tender for New
Tanzania Steps Up Pressure on Mining Sector to Pay Higher Fees
September 13, 2017
The Tanzanian government is coming down hard on the country’s extractive industries. President John Magufuli wants them to pay higher fees and help build a processing industry for Tanzania’s mineral resources. A few days ago, the Tanzanian government confiscated diamonds
Centerra Gold Settles Kumtor Mine Dispute with Kyrgyzstan
September 12, 2017
Canadian miner Centerra Gold Inc said on Monday it has reached an agreement with Kyrgyzstan to settle all outstanding disputes with the Central Asian country over its Kumtor gold mine, the company’s and the country’s biggest. All Kyrgyz environmental claims,
Petra Diamonds Suspends Work at Williamson Mine for Safety and Security Reasons, Tanzania
September 12, 2017
Petra Diamonds halted operations at its Williamson mine in Tanzania after the government seized a consignment of diamonds and questioned employees as part of an investigation into the country’s mining industry. Following the seizure, operations at the mine temporarily have
Latrobe Valley Considers New Coal Power Plant Using Newest Germany Technology, Australia
September 12, 2017
With the Andrews government backing renewables for Victoria’s energy future, the chance of a modern brown coal power station being built in the Latrobe Valley hinges on the federal government’s response to the Australian Energy Market Operator’s new report. Minister
Eldorado Gold Threatens to Suspend Greece Investment Amid Permit Delays
September 12, 2017
Canadian mining company Eldorado Gold on Monday threatened to suspend a major investment in Greece in 10 days, accusing the government of delaying permits and licenses. One of Greece’s largest foreign investors, Eldorado operates mines in northern Greece that have
Four Fatalities from Poisonous Gas as Quetta’s Coal Mine, Pakistan
September 11, 2017
Four coal miners died from suffocation due to the presence of poisonous gas inside a coal mine in Quetta’s Sanjdi area on Friday morning. Rescue officials said that two other miners fell unconscious when the Sanjdi coal mine in suburbs
Chamber of Mines Vows to Help Philippine Gov’t with Implementation of Mining Rules
September 7, 2017
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) has appealed to President Duterte to reconsider his position on open-pit mining operations in the country. This came after the President, in an earlier press conference, announced he wanted to eventually close
Rio Tinto Raises Coal Reserve Estimate for Kestrel Mine, Australia
September 7, 2017
Global miner Rio Tinto said it has increased its estimate of coal reserves by 50 percent at the Kestrel mine in the Australian state of Queensland, which it has reportedly put up for sale. Rio Tinto said on Tuesday that
Trans Hex Group to Halt Baken Diamond Mine Operations, South Africa
September 7, 2017
Trans Hex Group is preparing to cease mining at a diamond asset in South Africa that employs 332 people and has recorded financial losses, it said. The company informed the National Union of Mineworkers that it would enter a consultation
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