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Vale seeks $500 million IADB financing for potash project

Brazilian giant miner Vale (NYSE: VALE) is about to close a $500 million loan agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) for its Rio Colorado potash project in Mendoza, Argentina.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2012 | 10:52 am

On why copper is the immune system’s deadliest weapon

In addition to its importance for human civilization as an industrial metal, copper also plays a vital role in the human immune system as a killer of foreign microbes.

Marc Howe | October 15, 2012 | 3:42 am

Queensland coal miners blame retrenchments on royalty hikes

A survey of Queensland's coal miners reveals that new royalty hikes have compelled many to pursue cost cuts and implement worker retrenchments.

Marc Howe | October 15, 2012 | 2:06 am

Death of miner in Ghana triggers firm response from Beijing

The death of a Chinese gold miner in Ghana as well as the arrest of over 90 of his compatriots and colleagues has triggered a strong response from Beijing.

Marc Howe | October 15, 2012 | 1:19 am

Anglo American iron ore unit fires striking miners

Anglo America's (NYSE:AAL) Kumba Iron Ore announced on Monday that it had fired almost 300 workers in South Africa for participating in an illegal strike and commandeering millions in company equipment.

Marc Howe | October 15, 2012 | 12:52 am

New study says Brazil is about to flood export markets with iron ore

Brazil is slated to produce 820 million tonne of iron ore in 2016, a more than 60% jump from today's levels. How will Chinese demand keep up?

Frik Els | October 15, 2012 | 12:30 am

72 Gold Fields miners arrested in South Africa

South African police have arrested 72 miners from the Gold Field's (NYSE:GFI) KDC Kloof mine following violent clashes at a protest near Johannesburg.

Marc Howe | October 15, 2012 | 12:07 am

Macmahon expects gold to shore up company outlook

The CEO of Australia's Macmahon Holdings (ASX:MAH) expects gold to continue performing well despite the weak outlook for the mining sector in general.

Marc Howe | October 14, 2012 | 11:45 pm

A fresh picture of crude oil’s future

France's International Energy Agency has painted a fresh picture of the international crude oil industry which foresees major changes to regional focus and distribution.

Marc Howe | October 14, 2012 | 5:17 am

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