BHP, Vale disaster turned into mining’s Deepwater Horizon
Shares in mining giants tumble after civil suit in Brazil claims $43 billion in damages based on clean-up costs associated with BP's oil spill in the Gulf.
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Mapped: The global coal trade
The global coal trade doubled in the decade to 2012 as a boom took hold in Asia. Now, the coal trade seems to have stalled or even gone into reverse.
Along South Africa’s east coast, locals take on mining industry
A 14-mile stretch of sand dunes along South Africa's breathtaking east coast is the battleground between big mining interests and the local community.
Why China is really dictating the oil supply glut
The Chinese urgency points to two things. China believes that crude oil prices will not remain at the current levels for long, and that a disruption is possible due to geopolitical reasons, which can propel oil prices higher.
Copper proves a rocky road for Zambia
The town of Luanshya, situated on Zambia’s copperbelt, serves as a bellwether for the country’s economy.
China and India could destabilize global coal market
Tectonic shifts in the global coal market are underway, posing a series of questions for traditional coal supply markets.
How the US is shunning Saudi oil imports
Over the last 15 years, America has been turning away from traditional oil suppliers in the Middle East to more trusted sources, closer to home.
Operational ‘wrinkles’ take shine off Randgold’s results
The miner slid the most in four years after reporting first-quarter gold production fell 11% due to operational problems at Kibali and Tongon mines.
Gold rally stalls despite weak US jobs data
Despite the ups and downs, the precious metal has gained 21% so far this year.
