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New Cat® D9T Dozer Delivers Enhanced Productivity, Operator Safety and Serviceability and Meets Latest Emissions Standards

The new dozer features a Cat C18 ACERT™ engine, which meets Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions standards, and delivers 436 net horsepower (325 kW) at 1,800 rpm. High torque rise of 36 percent enables the dozer to power through tough material.

Caterpillar | April 17, 2014 | 11:27 pm

Ukraine deal, ETF selling push gold price below $1,300

Investors pull money out of ETFs and geopolitical tensions ease after Geneva talks to push price down almost 2% for shortened week.

Frik Els | April 17, 2014 | 10:40 pm

Platinum, palladium sell off after producers raise wage offer

Platinum hits 3-week low and palladium falls back below $800 an ounce.

Frik Els | April 17, 2014 | 7:17 pm

SRK Group Celebrates 40th Anniversary

SRK Consulting, an independent, global company providing services to the mining and water resource industries, is celebrating 40 years of business. From its small, 1974 beginnings in Johannesburg, South Africa, it has grown into an international company with more than 1,500 employees.

SRK Consulting | April 17, 2014 | 7:03 pm

Despite talk, there’s little chance India will ease gold curbs

India's largest gold refiner says freeing up the gold import business is simply not going to happen because of economic realities.

Frik Els | April 17, 2014 | 6:07 pm

China, Japan and ‘mystery local billionaire’ potential developers of Oakajee project

While the WA government is favours Chinese capitals, Australian junior Padbury Mining says it has secured $6.5 billion to take over the project, but refuses to reveal backer's name.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2014 | 5:02 pm