West Africa could become the next iron ore hot spot
West Africa could become the next hot spot for iron ore due to its untapped bounty of the key steel-making ingredient.
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Australia plays risky balancing game with Asian suitors bearing FTA’s
Australia faces the parlous challenge of juggling trade relations with the three key East Asian economies, all of whom covet free trade agreements with the antipodean continent in order to shore up their access to resources.
Not one Chinese iron mine makes money at $80. There’s your new price floor
The outlook for iron ore has certainly become more clouded since July, but some of the more bearish analysts may be overshooting on the downside.
Gold stops just short of $1,800, US jobs could push it over
Disappointing non-farm payrolls could push gold to new 2012 high.
Scientists make gold with a philosopher’s stone of microbes
Scientists in the United States have created 24-karat gold using bacteria in what some are referring to as "microbial alchemy."
New Book about Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation in Indiana
As reported on phys.org, the Indiana Geological Survey has published a book about reclamation of coal mines in Indiana. “Effects of abandoned […]
Australian mining tycoon unveils plans to resurrect the Titanic
Flamboyant Australian mining tycoon Clive Palmer has plans to construct a near-perfect replica of the ill-fated giant passenger ship.
AngloGold Ashanti faces health-related negligence charges
Thirty-one former South Africa’s AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE:AU) miners are taking the company to court, accusing its executives of health-related negligence.
RST Expands into the Papua New Guinea Market
AUSTRALIAN dust management and soil stabilisation company Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST) are continuing their expansion into the international market, after launching operations for wet soil solutions in Papua New Guinea.