October 9, 2015 These are the top factors North American miners consider when buying equipment A survey of over 100 mining equipment buyers and decision-makers shows that 40% of them are still focused on cost cuts.
October 8, 2015 ArcelorMittal sued over pollution from US coke plant PennEnvironment claims the steelmaker has repeatedly violated the federal Clean Air Act at its Monessen coke plant since the facility reopened last year.
October 8, 2015 Indonesia promises Freeport to extend Grasberg contract The approval will include “the same rights and the same level of legal and fiscal certainty provided under its contract of work,” the company said without elaborating.
October 8, 2015 Suncor calls Canadian Oil Sands’ poison pill ‘inappropriate’ "Disappointed but not surprised"
October 7, 2015 Carl Icahn moves two directors onto Freeport McMoran’s board Freeport-McMoran was up 9.97% on the news to $13.01.
October 7, 2015 Mining stocks surge as end of commodity rout called Morgan Stanley sees a "sharp reversal" in commodities with prices rising nearly 20% by 2017 making mining stocks "historically attractive".
October 7, 2015 Ranger Mine says proper protocols were followed regarding controlled fire Weather conditions changed.
October 6, 2015 Coal, which built a Chinese city, now threatens to bury it The West Open Mine, the largest open coal mine in Asia, is winding down.
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