Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency declared the asbestos contamination in Libby, Montana, a federal public health emergency, pledging an additional $125 million to expedite the cleanup of the 2,600-resident town, the Associated Press reports.

The 4th Annual International Mining Investment Conference and Exhibition on Nigeria.

Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT) unveiled the most recent enhancements to its portfolio of voice and data solutions for the mining industry – its enhanced MOTOMESH Solo wireless broadband network solution and its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)-approved HT750 portable two-way radio.

Although rich in oil, gas, copper, iron, gemstones and other resources, years of deforestation, desertification, over-grazing and a quarter century of violence have ruined Afghanistan’s environment and economy. Additionally, security problems and a predilection for corruption at almost every level have led to it being ranked as the most difficult country in Southwest Asia to do business with.

While labour is tight across the economy, the shortage of apprentices is particularly acute.

Hong Kong-based miner, Citic Pacific, has announced a 40 per cent hike in the capital needed to fund the development of its Pilbara iron ore mine.

Mining company Zinifex says its takeover of Allegiance will not be affected by plans to merge with another mining company.

Mining, along with tourism, forms the economic backbone of India's seaside state of Goa. Environmental concerns recently halted much of the iron ore extraction, but the way has been now cleared for resumption of mining, in a way that is supposed to be environmentally friendly. VOA's Steve Herman reports from Goa.

Small shareholders are being warned to read the fine print before they invest in small mining companies. A report has shown that nearly half Australia's medium-size listed companies are not following corporate governance standards.

The death toll in eastern Ukraine, following a methane explosion at a coalmine has risen to 33, and 77 miners are missing, Ukrainian Vice-Premier Andriy Klyuyev said on Sunday.

A new study into the mining industry has questioned the long-term sustainability of mining in Australia. In what is described as a world-first report, a Monash University team has looked into the impacts of increased production.

The Siemens Industrial Solutions and Services Group (I&S) has received an order to supply two gearless drives for an ore-grinding plant for Minera Penasquito in Mexico. The project encompasses planning and manufacturing of the drive systems as well as supervision of the installation work and commissioning of the equipment.