India’s coal power plants about to run out of stocks
Government said close to a half of the country's coal power plants only have enough stocks to last a week.
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Massive layoffs expected in Zimbabwe as diamond deposits run out
It has become economically unviable for miners to dig any deeper for the precious stones.
CME/Thomson Reuters bid in lead for the silver fix— reports
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange/Thomson Reuters joint bid has emerged as the frontrunner to replace the current price process, which formally ends on August 14.
Canadian oil sands economic impact highly overrated: poll
A majority of Canadians overestimate the contribution the oil sands make to the world’s 11th largest economy, a study published Friday reveals.
Namibia advances plans of selling diamonds without De Beers
Minister of Mines and Energy Isak Katali said the idea is to give diamond dealers and manufacturers the opportunity to buy directly from locals.
Top South African miners leave the World Gold Council
As members pay per ounce of metal produced, both companies said they had to look at the cost-benefits of staying in the organization.
North River secures $12m to restart Namib mine, shares shoot up
Deal will allow North River to fast-track the development of its flagship lead and zinc mine.
Freeport-McMoran mulls selling one of largest copper mines in Chile
Sale of Candelaria mine could raise several billion dollars, according to people familiar with the matter quoted by WSJ.com.
Komatsu’s sales in China sinking faster than expected
Equipment sales in the Asian country are already 20% below expectations.
Glencore smashes claims it paid zero tax in Australia over last three years
In an email to staff the company's coal chief executive, Peter Freyberg, revealed details of tax payments.
China’s rare earth clampdown backfired: CSIS analyst
Beijing’s export restrictions united allies to build alternative supply chains, weakening China’s long-term leverage.