South Africa may sell iron ore, BHP stakes worth $3bn
The country needs funds to keep the lights on, but buyers may be hard to come by.
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The larger than life queen of coal and iron ore and her favourite daughter sit down for a feast.
Juniper Systems’ New Allegro 2™ Rugged Handheld Now Shipping
Juniper Systems’ newest rugged handheld, the Allegro 2™, is now shipping worldwide.
Steve Todoruk explains where he’s speculating now
Mining companies will pay ‘top dollar’ for the next discovery that could be turned into a profitable mine.
BP-Husky new Canadian oil sands project begins operations
The Sunrise Phase 1 oil sands project is expected to have initial capacity of 60,000 barrels per day.
India takes first step to end state coal monopoly
India’s Parliament has paved the way for private sector companies to mine coal commercially in the country.
More insane pictures of Russian potash mining destruction
Two large cities in Russia's Perm region sit on potash mines worked for the past 70 years that cause sudden surface subsidences and sinkholes 400m across.
A big boys game: BHP ships 1bn tonnes iron ore to China
BHP's first ore left Port Hedland in 1973, but 900m tonnes where shipped just over the last 12 years.
Major miner ‘Divesting’ out of China – CEO explains Eldorado’s move
It is planning to partially divest itself of its Chinese assets, placing them into a new company listed in China, and partially owned by new Chinese investors.
