Alpha Natural Resources president steps down to be CEO of another coal miner
Paul Vining will become CEO of an affiliate of Cline Group, focused on the acquisition and operation of coal mines outside of the U.S.
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Sandvik unveils new mid-range mining crushers
Part of the firm's CH800 series of mining cone crushers, the two models aim to help improve productivity and profitability in the mid-range segment.
First Majestic Silver logs record production in last quarter of 2014
It produced over 4 million silver equiv. oz. in Q4, hitting an annual record of 15.25 million silver equiv. oz. for the year.
Queensland coal exports reached record high in 2014
In 2013-14, Queensland coal producers spent $19 billion state-wide on wages, goods and services and voluntary community contributions.
A trader just placed a giant bet on a $130 rise in the gold price
Professional trader, probably working at a hedge fund, could net $50 million from call option on gold-backed ETF if gold rises to $1,350 before end-March.
Gold, silver price rally: No convincing ETF investors
Bullion is still being pulled out of physical gold and silver-backed ETFs.
Ivanhoe Mines excoriates Globe and Mail over Platreef report
Article implies that the company engaged in illicit practices to obtain the necessary permits for its Platreef mine in South Africa.
Gold price jumps to highest since October
Slumping stock markets, doubts about US rate hikes, a softer dollar and the oil price implosion sends gold price to highest in two-and-half-months.
The days of $100 oil are gone: Saudi prince
"There's less demand, and there's oversupply. And both are recipes for a crash in oil. And that's what happened. It's a no-brainer."
