Union threatens job action at BHP Billiton’s coal port
Labour negotiations between BHP Billiton and unions representing coal workers are at an impasse and could disrupt coal operations across Eastern Australia.
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New World announces intention to sell lithium assets to Li3 Energy, Inc. in exchange for 22.5% interest in Li3 Energy, Inc.
New World Resource Corp. ("New World" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:NW)(FRANKFURT:NWU) wishes to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent with Li3 Energy, Inc. (OTCBB:LIEG) ("Li3") relating to the sale of New World's lithium assets to Li3.
Gold trending lower ahead of US open, Physical demand closely watched
As negotiations on Greek debt continue, investors are watching what happens to physical demand for gold as Chinese retail buying slows
Obama will open federal public lands to natural gas exploration
In his 2012 State of the Union Address, President Barak Obama called for the end of federal oil subsidies and a doubling of clean energy grants.
Platinum: a long term play
Standard Bank maintains that while platinum prices over the long term are bolstered by a difficult supply outlook, over the short term, its prospects aren't as good.
Kinder Morgan and Arch Coal sign throughput agreement to further expand coal terminal network
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: KMP) today announced plans to invest approximately $140 million to further expand its coal handling facilities along the Gulf Coast.
McEwen Mining: US Gold and Minera Andes business combination completed
McEwen Mining Inc. ("McEwen Mining") is pleased to announce that the previously announced business combination (the "Combination"), pursuant to which US Gold Corporation acquired Minera Andes Inc. and was renamed McEwen Mining, has been successfully completed and closed today.
Peru PM says Conga will get built, otherwise Newmont’s compensation bill would be ‘huge’
Peru's Prime Minister said on Tuesday Newmont Mining’s stalled Conga project will be developed as the government could end up with a "huge" compensation payment if the $4.8 billion mine does not go ahead.
Rio Tinto takes control of Ivanhoe, punters feel deflated
World number two miner Rio Tinto has taken a majority stake in Ivanhoe Mines, its partner on the massive Oyu Tolgoi project in Mongolia, purchasing a 51% interest. A favourite stock of punters, Ivanhoe surrendered 4% in Toronto on Tuesday.
