Australia’s regulator goes after Fortescue for demanding iron ore output cap
The competition watchdog did not welcome chairman Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest call for rivals Rio, BHP and Vale to agree to cap production.
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Oil sands improving on environment, but new technology takes time
It’s a seemingly small thing, the matter of a dozen or so degrees difference in the water temperature during one part of the lengthy and complex process of squeezing oil from Alberta bitumen.
This Easter bunny has diamond eyes. Oh, yes, and it costs $49K
It took a world-renowned master chocolatier, cocoa from Tanzania, two solitaire diamonds and some gold to create this extravagant and expensive chocolate Easter bunny.
Oldham, Wireless gas detection solutions
After introducing the wireless BM 25 work site system, Oldham is expanding its product range and today introduces the new MX 40 gas detection controller.
CHART: Gold-silver ratio nearing trend reversal
When the ratio is falling as it is now, both silver and gold usually go up.
M. Stanley slashes metals outlook on ‘dormant’ China
Investment bank cuts 2015 nickel price forecast by 19%, while copper price estimate is slashed as market moves into oversupply.
Rio Tinto, Alcoa step aside for Australia’s largest national park
They'll hand back more than 175,000 hectares of prime conservation land they have held since 1971 to West Australia, ditching plans to build a bauxite mine and an alumina refinery in the area.
Local law firm hits junior miner with $1 million lawsuit
Vancouver’s Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. (OTCBB:PTQMF) continues to stockpile financial troubles – the latest being a $1 million lawsuit from a local law firm over unpaid legal bills.
ExxonMobil highlights benefits of proper machine lubrication at Mining Summit Africa
Advanced lubricants have potential to extend equipment life, reduce costs and increase safety
