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Fourteen Fatalities in Landslide at Waikha Jade Mine, Myanmar
May 10, 2018
A landslide of a mound of mining waste killed at least 14 people Friday morning in northern Myanmar’s jade mining region, a local official said. The accident near the Waikha mine also left six people injured and an unknown number
Five Fatalities After Explosion at Hunan Baodian Qunli Mining’s Coal Mine, China
May 10, 2018
A methane gas explosion today ripped through a coal mine in central China’s Hunan province, killing at least five workers, officials said. The explosion took place in at the coal pit of the Hunan Baodian Qunli Mining Co.Ltd. in Shaodong
Committee Set Up to Investigate Marwar and Sur-range Coal Mine Accidents, Pakistan
May 10, 2018
The provincial mining and mineral development department on Tuesday set up a four-member committee to investigate the Marwar and Sur-range coal mine accidents that claimed 23 lives last week. The committee headed by Director General of Mining Development Muhammad Imran
Rio Tinto to Almost Double Its Autonomous Drilling Fleet to Further Improve Safety and Productivity
May 9, 2018
Rio Tinto is almost doubling its fleet of autonomous production drills in order to create a safer working environment and boost productivity across its world-class iron ore operations in Western Australia. The autonomous drills provide a significant safety advantage by
Cabinet Approves Restructuring of the Indian Bureau of Mines
May 8, 2018
The Union Cabinet chaired by chaired by Prime Minister Mr .Narendra Modi has approved the Restructuring of the Indian Bureau of Mines by upgradation, creation and abolition of certain posts of Joint Secretary-level and above. The total cadre strength of
Glencore Awards Pybar Underground Development Contract at Mt Isa Mine, Queensland
May 8, 2018
Specialist underground mining contractor Pybar Mining Services has been awarded a two year contract at the Glencore-owned Mount Isa Mines’ Black Rock Cave copper project in Queensland. Pybar will complete underground decline and level development including primary development, drive stripping
South Africa Miners Reach $400 Million Settlement for Lung Disease
May 8, 2018
South African gold producers have reached a settlement with lawyers representing thousands of miners who contracted fatal lung disease, in the country’s largest-ever class action suit. Officials said the six mining companies involved agreed to the 5bn rand ($395m) settlement
Tahoe Reaches Labor Strike Resolution at La Arena Mine, Peru
May 8, 2018
Tahoe Resources Inc announced that a resolution to the labor strike at its La Arena mine in Peru. The concerns raised by the community of La Arena have also been addressed. The discussions were completed independently with both groups and
13 Miners Trapped Underground at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Masakhane Mine
May 8, 2018
Thirteen mineworkers were last night still trapped about 3km underground following a seismic event at Sibanye Stillwater’s Masakhane mine, Driefontein operation on the West Rand. “Sibanye-Stillwater regrets to report that following a seismic event at approximately 13:30 this afternoon, which
IEEFA Report: Adani Unable to Provide Coal Off-take Agreement for Carmichael Coal Mine
May 7, 2018
Adani Power Ltd is unable to provide a viable or bankable coal off-take agreement for Adani Enterprises Ltd for the Carmichael proposal in Australia, a report by US-based institute IEEFA said on Friday. Its analysis came a day after Adani
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