October 30, 2012 Yuan’s rise to historic highs could lend impetus to China’s overseas buying spree The Chinese yuan hit historic highs against the US dollar on the inter-bank spot market on Monday, rising to RMB6.2371 per dollar […]
October 29, 2012 Heightened rates of mortality and disease afflict coal communities A new report published in Australia has found that coal mining communities around the world suffer from elevated levels of death, disease and birth defects.
October 29, 2012 Xstrata shareholders caught in ‘prisoner’s dilemma’ Could Anglo or Vale free them? Even shareholders choking on $200 million of management bonuses, may have to okay the compensation if they want the deal to go ahead. But Xstrata may have other options beside…
October 29, 2012 Sesa Goa expects some mining restrictions in Goa to be lifted in November 2012 State of Goa expected to lift a number of iron ore mining restrictions by end of month
October 29, 2012 Park to replace infamous tar ponds in Nova Scotia Canadian authorities revealed Sunday plans for the final portion of tar ponds clean-up in the province of Nova Scotia, which will see $17 million spent on a park, sports field…
October 29, 2012 New Bolivian law poses serious challenges for mining companies Bolivia has passed this month the world's first ruling that grants all nature equal rights to humans. The “Law of Mother Earth,” agreed by politicians and grassroots social groups, redefines…
October 29, 2012 Endocoal board backs $73.4 million takeover bid from Chinese A Chinese-joint venture in Australia has made a USD$73.4 million takeover bid for Queensland's Endocoal (ASX:EOC).
October 28, 2012 Brown, Obama Under Fire for Hurting Ohio Coal Families President Barack Obama and Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown have been hostile towards the coal industry
October 28, 2012 Coal port debate packs Squalicum High School Close to 2,000 people participate in public meeting to identify concerns about the Gateway Pacific Terminal coal export pier
October 28, 2012 Slowing Chinese economy hits U.S. metal industry As China's economy cools, U.S. exporters are increasingly feeling the chill.
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