Vedanta considers building zinc smelter in South Africa
Company is accelerating expansion of its African zinc operations to take advantage of a surge in zinc prices.
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StrikePoint grabs historic Porter Idaho silver asset from Skeena
Skeena will receive Cdn$1.75 million in cash plus another Cdn$1.75 million in StrikePoint common shares at a value of Cdn$0.225, based upon the 20-day average price of the stock.
Two U.S. coal miners see growth amid sector’s gloom
Most miners producing coal for electricity are getting battered by cheap natural gas and increasingly stringent pollution controls.
US to fund batteries that store power for days, not hours
The U.S. is looking for new battery technologies that are cheaper and can hold onto power longer.
Australia corporate watchdog expands legal action against Rio Tinto, former executives
The global miner has denied any wrongdoing in a similar case brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Month-end shenanigans everywhere
Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger discusses the gold and silver ratio.
Fort Hills oilsands ramp up surges over 100,000 bbls/d
The most recent data available from the Alberta Energy Regulator — for December 2017 — shows Fort Hills at 11,525 bbls/d.
Glencore wins temporary injunction against billionaire Dan Gertler -FT
Gertler, who is the subject of U.S. sanctions, is owed some royalties by Glencore, but the London-listed company disputes the amounts claimed.
Oil hedge fund manager Andurand says $300 ‘not impossible’
Pierre Andurand said the current reluctance of energy companies to invest in new production meant $300 a barrel was "not impossible" within a few years.
