Japan’s Komatsu is buying Joy Global for $3.7 billion
The deal, Komatsu's biggest-ever acquisition, is set to boost its clout in the mining industry.
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Metals and mining rally has staying power
Industrial metals are now all trading above their 100-day moving averages and most are no longer in backwardation.
Newmont shares bounce back after results
World's number two gold producer's second quarter results ticks all the boxes as it throws off $486 million in free cash in its second quarter.
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We examine what batteries can and cannot do, and the energy problem that humans hope that batteries can help solve.
Dominion Diamond stock apathetic amid significant production ramp
This was supposed to be a key year for Dominion, especially with the commencement of mining at the company’s rich Misery Main pipe at its Ekati mine.
Mineral sands on the move
Australia’s largest mineral-sands producer, Iluka Resources, is seeing a turnaround in prices for its products.
No more easy gold discoveries
In 2012, gold explorers spent a record breaking $6 billion in exploration. The outcome? Just 4 major discoveries over the following 3 years!
Enbridge to pay $61 million fine for 2010 oil spills in Michigan, Illinois
$177 million settlement announced Wednesday requires action to prevent future spills.
US elections to give gold prices fresh boost despite roadblocks — analysts
Gold hit a three-week low in early US trading Wednesday, but analysts believe the overall trend is upward.
