March 8, 2012 When it rains, it pours for BHP: leaked e-mail heats up battle with coal mine unions BHP Billiton would not be willing to negotiate with the unions on strike at its coal mines in Australia and had said the battle is "likely to get tougher before…
March 8, 2012 The IPCC may have outlived its usefulness – an interview with Judith Curry As the global warming debate increases in its intensity we find both sides deeply entrenched, hurling accusations and lies at one another in an attempt to gain the upper hand.
March 7, 2012 What’s hot, what’s not and loving volatility: Mickey Fulp sounds off at PDAC MINING.com editor Andrew Topf sits down with mining analyst Mickey Fulp, who topped the site’s list of recommended mining bloggers and newsletter writers.
March 7, 2012 Electricity prices will jump 400% without smart meters: analyst Dr. Guido Bartels, chairman of the Global Smart Grid Federation, told Israeli business publication Globes that an investment in smart meter technology can't be avoided, otherwise electricity prices will skyrocket.
March 7, 2012 Indonesia rule change rattles foreign mine owners Indonesia will take more of the profits from its vast mineral resources by limiting foreign ownership of mines in a move likely to scare off new investment in the world's…
March 7, 2012 Glencore raising new $6bn loan – extending existing too Swiss commodities trading powerhouse Glencore is raising a $6 bn syndicated loan in connection with its Xstrata merger and also extending an existing $11.85 bn of existing loans.
March 6, 2012 Opposing oilsands never ‘a charitable act,’ senator says Conservative Senator Doug Finley told a Senate inquiry that environmental groups who oppose Alberta's oilsands are attacking the Canadian economy and don't deserve charitable tax exempt status.
March 6, 2012 First Uranium provides additional clarification on unsecured debenture interest payment TORONTO AND JOHANNESBURG, March 6, 2012 /CNW/ - First Uranium Corporation (TSX: FIU.DB) (ISIN: CA33744R1029) ("FIU" or the "Company") As previously announced on March 2, 2012, FIU entered into agreements…
March 6, 2012 Australia considers BHP’s Olympic Dam mine development a fact South Australia’s mineral resources and energy minister, Tom Koutsantonis, said he was confident BHP Billiton will proceed with developing the uranium Olympic Dam open-pit mine, despite the project will cost…
GRAPHIC-Gold and silver soar in year-end rally Investors have not treated the festive break as an occasion to take profits. December 22, 2025 | 12:08 pm
