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An 1865 economic study of coal explains why bankers and financial firms will pay more for IT and resource companies will pay less

William Jevons, a British economist, was looking at his country’s dwindling coal supplies in the mid-1800s and was asked if increased efficiency in […]

Michael Allan McCrae | June 9, 2012 | 5:11 pm

Rio Tinto: Internships and Research Projects for Mozambican Students

As reported on allAfrica, Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique will offer internships and research projects for mining engineering and mineral processing engineering students […]

Susanne Iberle | June 8, 2012 | 11:08 pm

Gold bumps up against $1,600, but weekend Spanic could see the running of the bullion bulls

Potentially gold-bullish developments this weekend include fresh economic data from China and shocks emanating from Europe as Spain attempts to shore up its banking system.

MINING.com Editor | June 8, 2012 | 10:50 pm

You too can help build Oyu Tolgoi: Rio Tinto offers Ivanhoe rights at 32% discount

Rio could end up with a much bigger chunk of Ivanhoe come July 19 – 260 million new shares are expected to be issued representing some 35% of Ivanhoe's current outstanding shares.

Frik Els | June 8, 2012 | 9:47 pm

The shareholders are revolting! Alberta Oilsands jumps after proxy battle is triggered

Alberta Oilsands (TSX-V:AOS) added 9% on Wednesday, after a group of "concerned shareholders" said they are filing a dissident circular and are in the process of mailing to shareholders of the tiny bitumen explorer a letter demanding the resignation of the board.

Frik Els | June 8, 2012 | 6:36 pm