Iron ore billionaire floats plans to rebuild the Titanic
Australian mining tycoon Clive Palmer expects Titanic II to be ready for its inaugural voyage by 2016.
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North American oil sands market to reach $26 billion this year: report
According to the study, oil sands have been a considerable contributor to the surge of alternative oil supplies.
The end of paper money? Europe hit by gold rush as crisis worsens
Amid unstable financial times and economic woes, gold is once again a safe haven for European investors.
Australia’s iron ore core escapes Cyclone Rusty
Rusty had been predicted to strike the Pilbara region's Port Hedland iron ore port, but instead touched down in the nearby town of Pardoo.
US big winner in Colombia’s coal industry troubles: report
South America’s largest coal supplier risks losing its main customers to the US as mounting issues affecting major coal miners in the country have started to disrupt supply.
BHP hits a $4 billion nickel jackpot
The discovery of the Venus deposit could reshape the future profitability and direction of BHP's struggling Nickel West business.
Rio’s Walsh feeling the pressure: S&P downgrades miner rate outlook over rising debt
The announcement pushes Rio's new CEO Sam Walsh to deliver on his promise of vast operating cost cuts, asset sales and reduced capital expenditure ahead of a possible collapse in iron ore prices.
Barrick Gold fined in Chile, faces opposition in Dominican Republic
Construction work at Pascua Lama halted once again. Dominican authorities pressing for a “more favourable” contract in Pueblo Viejo.
Inmet and Petaquilla make peace
They have reached a preliminary $150 million commercial agreement over land rights near the $6.2 billion Cobre Panama copper project.
Nova Scotia’s mining firms stand up against fuel tax
The province is the only one that taxes resource companies for fuel used on mine sites.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
