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The Bakken gets bigger – likely a lot bigger

Oil producers are now “cracking the code” on the Torquay, or Three Forks formation below the Bakken, and coming up with incredible economics—these wells are paying back in only seven months.

Keith Schaefer - Oil and Gas Investments Bulletin | June 10, 2014 | 8:02 pm

‘Peaking’ supply surge to lift iron ore price above $100

Research note from Citi sees $90 as support and a move back above $100 in Q4, but UBS warns on collateralized loans.

Frik Els | June 10, 2014 | 7:24 pm

BHP Billiton a step closer to selling-off non-core operations

World's largest mining company said to be unloading all of the non-core units acquired after the merger with Billiton 13 years ago.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 6:48 pm

Palladium price within striking distance of record high

A surge in ETF buying lights fire under palladium futures while platinum jumps past pre-strike levels .

Frik Els | June 10, 2014 | 5:38 pm

‘Blood diamond’ monitoring to remain focus on conflict-torn regions

The newly elected president of the World Diamond Council is not in favour of expanding the scope of the Kimberley Process scheme beyond conflict zones.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 5:03 pm

BHP’s Mount Arthur coal mine evacuated on bomb threat

The incident comes on the heels of jobs reductions announced last week, which affected about 50 contractors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 4:15 pm

ABB launches Mine Location Intelligence™ for underground mines

ABB Mine Location Intelligence™, powered by Mobilaris, – a location based decision support system for increased personal safety and production efficiency

ABB | June 10, 2014 | 4:04 pm