Aussie Gov’t under attack for saying there is ‘moral case’ for coal mines
But authorities and miners say calls for a global moratorium on coal mines ignore the scale of global demand for energy.
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US coal miner Murray Energy sues Obama Administration
The Ohio-based company says the new ozone standards will severely harm the country's already battered coal industry.
US Global’s Frank Holmes and Brian Hicks: The one essential to transform your resources portfolio? Patience
If you add patience to your portfolio management strategy, holding discounted oil and gas and metals mining stocks is one way to leverage the price equilibrium that will come when China's growth hits the market.
Chinese scrap at 10-year low pressures iron ore price
Chinese scrap – typically around 90% Fe – has fallen to below 62% iron ore at its 2011 peak and below domestic pig iron prices.
Gold price: Hedge funds push bullish bets to 8-month high
Large gold futures speculators lift bullish positions 47% to 345 tonnes, the fifth week in a row of gains ahead of crucial Fed interest rate decision.
Weidmuller Hazardous Area Junction boxes and Klippon® Control Stations
The safe way to control work processes in hazardous areas
Whole lotta Maptek technology on show at free customer forums
Maptek customers in North America are taking advantage of regional forums showcasing the latest in mining technology.
Tony Napier Announced as NLT Australia’s Business Unit Manager, Global Digital Solutions
Tony brings over three decades of mine related expertise to the existing NLT team.
Weak metal prices to hit miners through 2016 — Moody’s
The situation, says the ratings agency, won’t change over the next 12 to 18 months, and metal prices may fall even further.