January 18, 2013 Glencore and Xstrata postpone final merger date, but get Eskom’s support Eskom's announcement removes one of the last few hurdles in the two companies' quest to create the world's fourth-biggest diversified miner.
January 18, 2013 Oil sands pollution confirmed A Queen University’s study confirms suspicions about contamination of lakes by Alberta’s oil sands.
January 18, 2013 Canadian miner that hired hundreds of Chinese to disclose failed applicants’ resumes HD Mining, the company at the centre of a court battle over Chinese workers at a coal mine in British Columbia, Canada, will release résumés of Canadians who applied for,…
January 18, 2013 Gold mania phase approaching for junior miners Low market valuations for junior mining companies have Michael Ballanger, director of wealth management at Richardson GMP, feeling like a kid in a candy store, and equities satisfy his sweet…
January 18, 2013 Shell opens its largest grease plant in China Company set to supply growing demand in world's biggest auto market.
January 17, 2013 Canadian HR minister taken to task over court order on Chinese coal miners headed for BC Finley must ensure disclosure of documents about temporary foreign workers and their permits from HD Mining
January 17, 2013 Poor decisions force Rio Tinto’s CEO departure, leaves the group with $14bn charge The giant miner will take about $14 billion of writedowns for failed deals in aluminum and coal led by Tom Albanese.
January 17, 2013 Surge in coal industry accidents spurs online safety initiative The Queensland coal sector saw a surge in mining-related accidents and injuries in 2012.
January 16, 2013 The trillion dollar trick "In reality, our government has been creating more than one trillion dollars out of thin air every year for the past five."
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
