September 5, 2016

BHP Billiton launches Prospects blog

The blogs will offer views on economics, commodities outlook and individual markets, and broader issues such as policy, governance and our social contribution.

September 5, 2016

Yes, the uranium market is bad, but remember gold’s turn?

"When this market turns it will be a lot of fun again."

September 4, 2016

Coal India pushes into solar

Coal India is diversifying its core business through a plan to install 600 megawatts of solar power in four states.

September 4, 2016

How millennials could bring the oil industry to its knees

Maybe in better times, the staggering population of the millennial demographic would be a hurdle over which Big Oil could easily leap. But times are tough, and that isn’t our…

September 2, 2016

Caterpillar to close Belgium plant, lay off 2000 workers

The possible plant closure, which could cost around 2,000 jobs, is part of a global restructuring plan announced in September that could see CAT cutting as many as 10,000 jobs…

September 2, 2016

Canada’s Enbridge drops Sandpiper crude oil pipeline

The $2.6 billion project for a pipeline from North Dakota to Wisconsin will be on hold until market conditions improve.

September 2, 2016

How Latinos are saving this former mining town in the US

These days, Latinos are the driving economic force in the small city of Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

September 1, 2016

Anglo’s top shareholder to call vote on assets sale plan

South Africa's Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which owns 14.5% of Anglo, believes the mining giant may not realize the full value of its assets.

September 1, 2016

Joy Global misses expectations on weak mining equipment sales

The heavy machinery maker expects market conditions to remain weak through 2017.

August 31, 2016

Why letting China back into Canada’s oilsands would be a big mistake

There is speculation Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may announce relaxed terms for SOE investment during his state visit to China this week.