World news about “Mining” published by euronews.
Some shareholders baulk at Glencore-Xstrata merger No sooner was the biggest ever merger in the mining sector announced than it met opposition. Miner Xstrata is to be taken over by commodities trader… 07/02/2012
Protesters block Panama highway over mining rights Indigenous protesters are blockading the Pan-American Highway in Panama to demand that a mining ban in their homeland remain in place. The protest began on… 05/02/2012
Can you dig it? Xstrata Glencore merger talks Mining group Xstrata and commodities trader Glencore have confirmed they are in merger talks. The all-share deal between the two Swiss-based companies would… 02/02/2012
Back in the Day: discovery of the world’s biggest diamondJanuary 26, 1905 South African mine manager Frederick Wells discovers a 3,106 carat (106.1 gram) diamond in the Premier Mine near Pretoria, South Africa… 26/01/2012
‘Iron Lady’ boycott in English ex-mining townsMeryl Streep may be tipped for an Oscar, but the Iron Lady is not universally popular. Memories of Margaret Thatcher’s era have been revived in the UK with… 13/01/2012
China: eight trapped miners will not be rescued – nocomment Rescue efforts was called off in an illegal coalmine in Yunnan Province on Sunday; eight miners are trapped after a gas leak 10 days ago. 21/11/2011
Macarthur digs sweetened Peabody, Arcelor bid Australia’s Macarthur Coal has accepted an improved 3.6 billion euros takeover offer from top US mining company Peabody Energy and the world’s biggest… 30/08/2011
Rescue workers deal with an explosion in the La Escondida mine in ColombiaA methane gas explosion at the small, central Colombian La Escondida coal mine has killed five workers, officials said. The explosion comes less than a week… 02/02/2011
The DR Congo’s child diamond miners The Democratic Republic of Congo holds some of Africa’s major mineral resources. Yet poverty is rampant, in the very regions where riches can be found… 09/12/2010
Death in Morocco The landscape is scattered with coal mines and death rules in the mines around Jerada in Morocco. A donkey driver leads us to one of the mines in the east of… 03/12/2010
Dozens rescued from collapsed Chinese mineThere has been a rare bit of good news for China’s dangerous mining industry with 45 workers pulled alive from a colliery in the country’s Henan… 05/11/2011
Yet another deadly mine accident in ChinaJust five days after 29 workers were killed in a mine explosion in China, a new deadly accident has hit the country. Four men have been killed and 57 are… 04/11/2011
Chinese coal mine blast claims 29 livesAt least 29 workers are dead after a coal mine explosion in China. It is just the latest disaster in what has become a regular occurence in the country’s… 30/10/2011
Mass held for Chilean miners on rescue anniversaryOn the first anniversary of the rescue of 33 Chilean miners trapped for 70 days underground, an open-air mass has been held at the mine entrance. Some of… 14/10/2011
Rescued Chilean miners struggle to rebuild their livesA year ago their lives were celebrated around the world – today many of them say they have been forgotten. Today is the first anniversary of the rescue of… 13/10/2011
Inquiries ordered into Welsh mining tragedyPolice say a fourth miner has been found dead at a flooded mine in south Wales. The body’s discovery means there are no survivors. The accident happened… 17/09/2011
Welsh mine tragedy as all missing found deadAll four coal miners who were caught in an accident in a South Wales colliery have been found dead. Despite hopes that a search lasting more than 24 hours… 16/09/2011
Ongoing struggle of Chile’s miracle minersA low-key ceremony has been held in Chile commemorating the first anniversary of the mining accident that left 33 men trapped underground for 69 days. The… 06/08/2011
21 die in Ukranian mining accidentsAt least 21 people are now known to have died in two separate mining accidents in Ukraine. A desperate search for survivors is underway after an elevator… 30/07/2011
Ukraine hit by two mining accidentsIt has been a difficult day for Ukraine’s mining industry. Nine miners are still missing after an explosion at a pit in the east of the country. Relatives… 29/07/2011
At least 16 dead in Ukraine mine blastIn Ukraine, at least 16 miners have been killed in an explosion underground. It happened at a mine in the Lugansk region in the east of the country. Two men… 29/07/2011
Chilean miners sue authorities for negligenceThirty-one of the Chilean miners who spent two months underground when a gold and copper mine collapsed sued the government for negligence on Friday. The… 16/07/2011
Miners clash with police in ChileThousands of miners in Chile have clashed with police in Santiago in support of striking workers at Codelco, the world’s top copper producer. The industrial… 12/07/2011
Miners riot in PolandSeveral hundred Polish miners have attacked the company headquarters of KGHM mining in Lubin. Europe’s number two copper miner is in talks with unions over… 05/05/2011
Explosion at Colombian mine kills 21At least 21 miners have been killed in Colombia after a build up of methane gas led to an explosion in a tunnel. It happened during a shift change, a busy… 27/01/2011
Floods to hit BHP output long termEastern Australia’s devastating floods will hit production at BHP Billiton’s coal mining operations for at least six more months, the company believes… 20/01/2011
Concern as China cuts rare earths exportsChina has slashed exports of rare earths to keep up with domestic demand and attract manufacturers to open plants in the country. The first batch of export… 30/12/2010
China will cut rare mineral exports by 35 per centThe cost of making the latest gadgets could soar, as China announces it will cut its rare earth minerals export quota for the first half of 2011. The amount… 29/12/2010
Rio-Tinto seeks bigger African mining shareAnglo-Australian mining group Rio Tinto has agreed to buy out the Africa-focussed coal miner Riversdale in a deal worth three billion euros. The move, by… 23/12/2010
Iran declares nuclear ‘self-sufficiency’Iran has declared nuclear “self-sufficiency” ahead of talks with world powers aimed at convincing Tehran to suspend some parts of that programme. Senior… 05/12/2010
Grim clear up begins after NZ mine blastEquipment has arrived to begin clearing a coal mine in New Zealand where 29 miners died after an explosion last week. Efforts to evacuate the corpses will… 26/11/2010
New Zealand PM orders mine tragedy inquiryThe New Zealand government has ordered an independent commission of inquiry into the country’s mining disaster. A total of 29 men are presumed dead after… 25/11/2010
NZ govt promises full inquiry into mine disasterIt is a community in mourning. Families were joined by friends and officials in the small New Zealand town of Greymouth to grieve for the 29 trapped miners… 25/11/2010
Trapped miners in NZ believed to be deadThe families have received the worst possible news. Relatives of 29 trapped miners in New Zealand have been told there is no chance the men survived after a… 24/11/2010
All 29 trapped miners in NZ believed deadRelatives of the trapped 29 miners in New Zealand have received the worst news: police at the scene have said following a second explosion at the Pike River… 24/11/2010
New setback for New Zealand mine rescueEfforts to rescue 29 trapped miners in New Zealand have suffered yet another set back after the robot sent into the mine short-circuited after getting… 23/11/2010
Robot due to enter NZ mineAuthorities in New Zealand say they are still holding out hope of saving 29 men trapped in a coal mine. Emergency teams now appear to have completed the… 22/11/2010
China miners rescued from flooded pit22 coal miners in China have been rescued along with seven emergency workers who had been trapped with them. Wearing sunglasses or blindfolds to protect… 22/11/2010
Robot to be used to locate trapped minersAs the relatives of 29 trapped miners in New Zealand wait for a much delayed rescue operation to begin, officials are preparing to use a robot to help them… 22/11/2010
New Zealand mine survivor:“I couldn’t breathe”Hopes of a renewed effort to try to reach 29 miners trapped underground in New Zealand have been frustrated by more delays. Rescuers have been unable to… 21/11/2010
Gas and heat obstruct New Zealand mine rescuePoisonous gases and smouldering heat are still preventing rescuers in New Zealand from trying to reach 29 men trapped in a coal mine after an… 21/11/2010
Miners’ families visit site of New Zealand blastThey have been briefed on the latest developments, then taken to the scene of the explosion. But for relatives of the 29 miners missing underground in New… 21/11/2010
New Zealand mine rescue delayed till SundayThere will be no attempt to rescue 29 coal miners trapped underground in New Zealand until at least Sunday. Rising gas levels in a ventilation shaft forced… 20/11/2010
Chilean mine ordeal turned into TV filmSpanish director Antonio Recio has made the first film about the 33 miners trapped deep underground in a Chilean mine for 69 days. 19/11/2010
Up to 30 missing in New Zealand mine blastAs many as 30 miners are unaccounted for after a huge explosion at a coal mine in New Zealand. The blast happened at the Pike River coal mine on the South… 19/11/2010
Chile’s rescued miners enjoy presidential partyIt was a reception fit for royals or rock stars. But these global media figures are different. Chile’s miracle miners have been receiving the ultimate red… 25/10/2010
Pinera arrives in London on European tourChilean President Sebastian Pinera has presented UK Prime Minister David Cameron with a rock brought up in the pocket of one of the 33 miners rescued from… 19/10/2010
Little hope for miners in China disasterHopes are fading for a group of Chinese miners trapped underground after a deadly gas explosion on Saturday. Latest reports put the number killed in the… 18/10/2010
Miners return to the site of their tormentThey would be forgiven for never wanting to set foot in the place again. But some of the 33 men rescued from the depths of the San José mine in Chile have… 18/10/2010
Miners return to San José for a service of thanksUnder the circumstances, they would be forgiven for never wanting to set foot at the San José mine again. But some of the 33 men rescued after 69 days… 17/10/2010
Rumours of Chilean miners book dealChile’s 33 freed miners have given only sketchy details about the 69 days they spent trapped in the bowels of the earth. Speculation is growing that they… 17/10/2010
Chinese mine explosion kills 21, traps 16Officials in China say an explosion in a coal mine has killed 21 workers and trapped 16 underground. Rescue teams are trying to reach the miners but their… 17/10/2010
Rescue underway at gold mine in EcuadorIt is an uncomfortable reminder of events in neighbouring Chile. Emergency teams have headed underground at a gold mine in Ecuador to rescue a group of… 16/10/2010
‘Living nightmare’ endured by Chilean minersStories of the rescued Chilean miners’ struggle to survive are beginning to emerge as most of the 33 men arrive home to rapturous receptions. Two remain in… 16/10/2010
China mine blast kills 20 and traps 17 othersTwenty miners have been killed and 17 more are trapped after an underground gas blast in Henan province in central China. State media says the pit in Yuzhou… 16/10/2010
Chile miner speaks of relief and angerThe first miner to return home after spending 69 days underground in Chile has spoken of his relief at being rescued – and his anger at being trapped in the… 16/10/2010
Rescued miners start new lives as heroesIn Chile the 33 rescued miners have begun their new lives as national heroes. Five of them have already been discharged from hospital and more are likely… 15/10/2010
Swiss miners to meet in world’s longest tunnelMiners in Switzerland are the verge of completing the world’s longest tunnel as part of an environmental project to save the Swiss Alps. Drills are expected… 15/10/2010
Chile salutes its new heroHollywood has already reportedly pencilled in Matt Damon to play his role if a film is made of the Chilean miners’ rescue, and Manuel Gonzales fits the bill… 15/10/2010
Three Chile miners released from hospitalThree of the rescued Chilean miners left hospital and returned home on Friday. Doctors in Copiapo declined to identify which of the miners had been… 15/10/2010
World captivated by miners’ tales – and affairs They all have their stories – but some stand out more than others. Franklin Lobos – miner number 27 to be rescued – was aptly presented with a ball by his… 14/10/2010
First man down – last man upThe banner read ‘Mission Accomplished.’ As the rescue of the 33 Chilean miners came to an end, the last man to leave was the first of the rescuers to have… 14/10/2010
Chile celebrates miners’ releaseCelebrations erupted at Camp Hope as the last of the 33 miners was rescued. As the Foenix 2 capsule finished its final journey to the surface, families and… 14/10/2010
Final Chilean rescue worker hauled to safetyThe last member of the Chilean mine rescue team has been hauled to safety, bringing the unprecedented day-long operation to an end. Manuel Gonzalez has been… 14/10/2010
Local journalist talks about the Copiapó rescueClaudia la Torre is one of the 2000 journalists who are covering the Chilean miner’s rescue, minute by minute. Moreover, she is a local… 14/10/2010
The saga of San JoseA few words of hope on a scrap of paper were shown by Chile’s president proving that the 33 missing miners were alive. Relieved relatives had feared the… 14/10/2010
Chilean miners’ ordeal ends with rescue successTheir ordeal is over. The 33 Chilean miners who were trapped underground for over two months were all freed by early Thursday morning. Foreman Luis Urzua… 14/10/2010
Chilean president hails ‘miracle’ mine rescueChilean President Sebastian Pinera has hailed the rescue operation which saved the lives of the 33 miners. He said it was an evening that would change Chile… 14/10/2010
Chile captivated by emotional rescueThe celebrations in Copiapó continued long into daylight. The plight of the trapped miners has captured the imagination of the world. But the mining town… 13/10/2010
Joy at rescue spreads worldwideChileans all over the world followed the miner’s drama. In their embassy in Madrid some of the 60,000 registered Chilean expatriates in Spain gathered to… 13/10/2010
Chile: homage to an incredible rescueA compilation of the most memorable moments and images, with the first miner to emerge, the joy of the reunited families, and more… 13/10/2010
Chile mine drama shows skills and shortcomingsThe mine rescue in Chile has revealed a technical prowess and national pride that has gone some way to repay the miners and their families for their courage… 13/10/2010
“This is a miracle from God” says freed minerFrom the claustrophobic darkness of a hot humid underground cave, to the blaze of a battery of camera lights and a worldwide audience of millions. First to… 13/10/2010
Smooth running Phoenix hauls miners homeThe remarkable rescue of the trapped Chilean miners continues after it was interrupted briefly so engineers could make repairs to the Phoenix rescue… 13/10/2010
Chile: political fallout on the horizonAs the rescue of the Chilean miners continued, the second man up, Mario Sepulveda, amazed rescuers by appearing to be in perfect physical and metal… 13/10/2010
Relief and joy in Chile as miners reach safetyAs the first miners began to emerge from their underground prison the mining town of Copiapó exploded with relief and joy. The plight of the trapped miners… 13/10/2010
High emotion as first miners reach the surfaceIt was an extraordinary moment when Florencio Avalos emerged from the “Fenix 2” rescue capsule after 69 days trapped underground. He was greeted at the… 13/10/2010
Rescue capsule fit for purposePainted in the red, white and blue colours of the Chilean flag, the Phoenix Rescue Capsule was especially designed for this operation and has an oxygen… 13/10/2010
Pinera shows support for mine rescueChile’s President Sebastian Pinera arrived as the San Jose mine shortly before the rescue operation got under way. The leader has maintained a hands on… 13/10/2010
Rescue of Chilean miners gets underwayThe first of the 33 trapped Chilean miners was hauled to safety shortly after midnight on Tuesday, local time. 31 year-old Florencio Avalos appeared fit and… 13/10/2010
First miner to be freed is 31-year-old father of twoChilean media have identified the miner chosen to be the first to attempt to come up the rescue shaft. Florencio Avalos is a 31-year-old, and married with… 12/10/2010
Chilean miners prepare for return to surfaceJust hours to go before the climax to one of the longest rescue operations in history that has gripped audiences around the world. For the last 68 days 33… 12/10/2010
Phoenix rises, hopefully no flamesThe Phoenix escape capsule being used for the final stage of the rescue of the Chilean miners is just 53 centimetres wide, four metres long and weighs 450… 12/10/2010
Rescue of Chilean miners poised to beginLeaving nothing to chance, the testing of the rescue capsule which will bring Chile’s trapped miners back to the surface has been successfully carried… 12/10/2010
Close healthwatch on miners before ascentThere is no instruction book explaining how to maintain the health of people trapped 700 metres below ground for two months. With the rescue just hours away… 11/10/2010
Relatives of Chilean miners hold prayer vigilsThe anxious relatives awaiting the start of the rescue of Chile’s 33 trapped miners are holding prayer vigils in their make-shift camp. More than two months… 11/10/2010
Countdown to freedom for Chile’s trapped minersThe countdown has begun to what’s being described as the riskiest phase of the plan to rescue Chile’s 33 trapped miners. Engineers are reinforcing the first… 11/10/2010
Escape shaft for Chilean miners reinforcedEngineers in Chile have begun reinforcing the escape shaft through which they are hoping to pull 33 trapped miners to freedom. Metal tubes are being placed… 10/10/2010
The rescue plan for Chile’s trapped minersThe operation to save Chile’s 33 trapped miners has reached a new stage with the completion of the drilling of a rescue shaft. The next step is to line the… 10/10/2010
Chile’s miners a step closer to safetyThere have been celebrations in Chile as the huge operation to rescue 33 trapped miners reaches a new stage. The country’s mining minister says he expects… 10/10/2010
Relatives of Chile’s trapped miners celebrateThe relatives of Chile’s trapped miners are calling it the light of the end of the tunnel. Celebrations broke out when it was announced that rescuers have… 09/10/2010
Trapped miners see light at the end of the tunnelRescue teams in Chile have completed an escape shaft that it’s hoped will bring 33 miners back to the surface after two months trapped underground. Once the… 09/10/2010
Chile miners rescue grows closerRescuers in Chile say they have almost finished an escape tunnel for the 33 miners trapped underground for over two months. It is hoped the new drill hole… 09/10/2010
First Chile miners to be freed “from Tuesday”The 33 miners trapped underground in Chile could be reached within the next day or so. A shaft being drilled through the rock is believed to be just metres… 09/10/2010
Rescuers braced to free trapped minersRescue teams in Chile are making their final preparations to reach the 33 trapped miners. The drill being used to cut their escape tunnel is now less than… 08/10/2010
Rescuers close to Chilean minersRescue workers in Chile could be just a day away from reaching 33 trapped miners. A drill known as Plan B is said to be less than 100 metres from the… 08/10/2010
Relatives of trapped miners sense an end to ordealAs the mobile medical units arrive at the Chilean mine where 33 miners have been trapped since August the 5th. Anxious relatives camped above ground are… 07/10/2010
Hopes rise that miners might be reached this weekendIn Chile, the cages that will eventually lift the 33 miners back into a world they have not seen for two months have arrived on site, as rescue teams revealed… 07/10/2010
Trapped Chilean miners could be freed soonThe families of 33 trapped miners in Chile have sounded horns and reflected on the ordeal of their loved ones who have so far spent two months… 06/10/2010
