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Wednesday, 3 December 2008
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Australian mining boom linked to HIV spike
Australia's mining boom may be fuelling an alarming rise in HIV infections among cashed-up heterosexual outback miners and businessmen in resource-rich states who holiday in Asia, say researchers.
17 Sep 2008 |
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Anger after 128 killed by huge China mudslide
Angry residents wailed and protested as rescuers in northern China hunted on Wednesday for dozens of victims still missing two days after a deluge of sludge from a collapsed mine waste reservoir killed at least 128 people.
10 Sep 2008 |
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BHP suspends Australia iron ore mining after death
BHP Billiton suspended all its iron ore mining in Australia on Friday, shutting in a third of the country's production after the second mine worker death in the past 10 days, raising broader safety concerns in its mines.
05 Sep 2008 |
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Mining sector profit margins may have peaked
The booming mining sector may have peaked in terms of net profit margins after costs surged more than revenues last year for top firms, a report released on Tuesday by PricewaterhouseCoopers said.
17 Jun 2008 |
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Urban miners look for precious metals in cell phones
Thinking of throwing out your old cell phone- Think again. Maybe you should mine it first for gold, silver, copper and a host of other metals embedded in the electronics - many of which are enjoying near-record prices.
28 Apr 2008 |
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Is HIV a time bomb under the mining industry?
From Africa to Russia, from Peru to China, mining companies face a problem: the workers who haul up the earth's riches are coming down with AIDS, and it is hampering operations at a time of booming demand for minerals.
11 Jul 2007 |
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Xstrata gets Canadian approval for LionOre offer
London listed miner Xstrata said on Tuesday it had received an Advance Ruling Certificate from the Canadian Competition Bureau in respect of its cash offer for LionOre Mining International.
17 Apr 2007 |
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European shares higher in early trade
European shares traded higher early on Tuesday as mining stocks helped offset the impact of lower oil prices and corporate results that disappointed some investors.
09 Jan 2007 |
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