November 9, 2013

Export outlook: A provincial perspective

Conditions seem favourable for a growth acceleration – but will all of Canada’s provinces cash in on the growth?

November 8, 2013

Bumi closer to split with the Bakries, says lacks proof family has cash for it

Miner called shareholders to approve the long-sought separation on December 4.

November 7, 2013

Canadian miners improve performance, but far from being out of the woods

Overall, their performance has fallen 50% in the past 12 months.

November 7, 2013

BHP Borneo coal plans may put ecosystem, orangutans at risk

"If BHP continues with its plans for open cut mines, it will be a disaster for the local people, and it will be a disaster for these fragile ecosystems."

November 6, 2013

Brazil’s Batista embarrassment

Brazil's ruling socialist government casts aside its former "pet entrepreneur".

November 6, 2013

Mongolia revokes 106 exploration licences

Exploration companies operating in the Asian nation have become collateral damage in a criminal case involving former senior government employees at Mongolia's mining regulator.

November 6, 2013

Value of Aussie iron ore miners up $65bn this year

Thanks to an unexpected price increase for the steel-making material.

November 6, 2013

Aurizon’s rail plans could open mining in Pilbara

At present, rail in the Pilbara is owned by Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue.

November 5, 2013

US regulators try again on commodities trading limits

CTFC is proposing revised rules limiting positions.

November 5, 2013

Caterpillar to shut West Virginia plant

Earlier this year the firm recorded a second successive quarterly loss.