July 14, 2011 BHP industrial action heats up Industrial action at BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) Queensland mines is heating up as workers fight for more job security and pay rises. According to Fairfax Media more than 400 BHP…
July 14, 2011 Bloomberg: Joy Global in talks To acquire China’s International Mining Machinery Mining equipment maker Joy Global, Inc. (JOYG: News ) is close to acquiring Chinese coal-mining equipment maker International Mining Machinery Ltd. (ICMHF.PK), according to Bloomberg on Wednesday.
July 14, 2011 Multiple warnings over Pike River mine’s safety A New Zealand mine expert told the Pike River inquiry he gave multiple warnings over safety risks at the coal mine.
July 14, 2011 Quarterly output rise flagged for Rio Analysts expect mining giant Rio Tinto will reveal a quarter-on-quarter production rise later after rain hampered many of its Australian operations in the three months to March.
July 14, 2011 Protesters rally against Bridgeport coal plant A group of climate activists led a protest at the gates of the Bridgeport Harbor Power Station Wednesday. The protesters said they were calling for a change from fossil fuels…
July 14, 2011 Federal Court to hear coal sale row (ABC) An Australian coal company at loggerheads with a Brazilian-based partner over a central Queensland mine will seek damages in the Federal Court.
July 14, 2011 Private funding for energy ministers meeting a ‘corrupting influence’ Alberta government, which is hosting the conference. Starting Saturday, politicians will visit the Calgary Stampede, tour Alberta’s oilsands and spend time in Kananaskis discussing a proposed national energy framework, among…
July 13, 2011 Vale holds to copper targets despite deal collapse Brazilian miner Vale will stick to its target of producing 1-million tonnes of copper a year by 2015 after pulling out of a bid for South Africa's Metorex and may…
July 13, 2011 Hacker group targets RBS over oil deals Royal Bank of Scotland, the taxpayer-owned banking giant, has been threatened with cyber-attacks by the hacker collective Anonymous, for lending financial support to oil projects in Canada.
July 13, 2011 Gold, coal and platinum strikes loom across South Africa Strikes are looming in South Africa's gold and platinum sectors which could threaten global supplies at a time when commodity prices are red hot. South Africa's powerful National Union of…
US Antimony, Americas Gold to jointly build Idaho plant Americas Gold will control 51% of the joint venture, compared with 49% for US Antimony. February 10, 2026 | 08:26 am
