Glencore shutting down its West Wallsend coal mine in Australia
The firm said poor coal prices meant it would not make sense to extend the life of the mine.
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JX, Mitsui Mining halt Caserones mine, to take a $421M write down
The company said the suspension of operation at the copper is momentary, as northern Chile is being hit by torrential rain and snow.
Study: Dollar gyrations to light fire under gold price
Amid the greenback's best run since 1970s new WGC study reveals gold prices rise twice as much when dollar weakens versus declines during USD strength.
Mining private equity: It’s Davis or bust?
Until Mick Davis pulls the trigger on X2's $5.6 billion, wishful thinking and unhealthy skepticism will pervade talk around private equity and mining.
Ralph Aldis: How the five principles of capital allocation can mean gold mining success
Everyone loves good management, but Ralph Aldis, portfolio manager with U.S. Global Investors, argues that few in the mining industry understand that the proper allocation of capital and the valuation of assets are the two criteria that separate the winners from the losers.
PhotoSat verifies accuracy of DigitalGlobe’s 30 cm WorldView-3 satellite elevation data to within 15 cm
Engineers to benefit from high quality elevation products.
Donaldson Blue Fuel Filters are Now Available for Cummins ISX Engines
Manufactured using revolutionary Synteq XP™ nanofiber media technology, Donaldson Blue™ filters deliver the cleanest fuel to fuel systems and injectors.
Gold price just short of $1,200 as ‘cautious optimism’ returns
Weaker dollar helped gold price add to gains on Wednesday, but stronger demand fundamentals are also boosting the metal says HSBC in new report.
Energy regulator staff probed over handling of TransCanada safety violations
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) probe centres on the alleged mishandling of claims of natural gas pipeline violations at TransCanada by engineers working for the energy regulator (NEB).
