India’s state-owned ONGC considers $5 billion oil sands investment
Other bids for ConocoPhilips' oil sands assets expected as foreign money continues to pour into Alberta's oil patch.
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Dumas Mining will be rocking and rolling at “Canada Sings” Tuesday night
Canadian supplier Dumas Mining has been working hard in the past few weeks, putting a lot of time and effort in a cause that has nothing to do with mining, except when it comes to passion and commitment.
First mining cluster in Chile to boost suppliers’ development and growth
Nine mining firms, both local and international, have joined forces to create a cluster that promotes the development of local businesses, which in turn should bolster the mining industry in the northern Chilean region of Antofagasta.
Huge setback for Rinehart and Reddy empires
Australian environment minister Tony Burke decided on Tuesday to "stop the clock" on Hancock Prospecting and GVK's Alpha coal project despite approval from the state of Queensland given last week.
Caterpillar and Westport Innovations enter the natural gas vehicles business
Earth-moving equipment maker Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) will work with Canadian Westport Innovations (TSX:WPT) to develop natural gas-powered engines for mining trucks, locomotives and other heavy equipment that typically uses diesel.
Canada re-emerges as the top destination for mining and metals deals: Ernst & Young
Canada topped the global mining and metals sector as the number one target destination by total deal value in the first three months of this year, says international firm Ernst & Young.
Are Indian consumers really falling out of love with gold? – Survey
Gold demand in India, one of the world's leading buyers, is likely to fall by at least 4% in volume in 2012, as higher inflation trims disposable local income, according to the latest research report by Morgan Stanley.
Potash stocks led by Mosaic and Potash Corp. hit annual lows on financial worries
Stocks of major fertilizer producers Mosaic and Potash Corp hit their lowest levels in almost two years on Monday, in what is considered yet another sign the commodity “supercycle” is gearing down as slower global growth cools demand.
No Dutch disease here: report shows commodity sector boosts manufacturers
The massive developments in mining and oil and gas in Canada have also pulled along a thriving manufacturing sector, according to a study by Conference Board of Canada and the Business Development Bank of Canada.