BHP approves $2 billion Escondida water project
The new 2,500 litre per second sea-water desalination plant will be commissioned in 2017.
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Report: Obama’s ‘obvious choice’ for Fed chairman is no fan of QE
The gold price has shot up 58% under the Fed's easy money policies. The likely new Fed chairman may stop the dollar printing presses.
Colombian coal miners’ strike drives Drummond to call partial force majeure
Drumond, the second-largest coal producer in Colombia, owns two mines and a port in the South American country.
Anglo American wins silicosis case in the UK, miners take claim to S. Africa
British court said it id not have jurisdiction to hear the matter.
Goldcorp takes close to $2 billion writedown
The world’s largest gold miner by market value, posted adjusted earnings about 50% lower than last year’s.
Teck profit dives, freezes projects in Canada and Chile
The Vancouver-based firm also increased its cost reduction target to $300 million, up from the previous target of $250 million.
Canadian minister: technological advancements will make oil sands cleaner
Alberta oil sands leak enters second month.
Potash Corp announces $2 billion share repurchase
Totaling 5% of outstanding common shares.
EPA admits to spending over $2 million on Pebble Mine assessment
White House EPA nominee grilled over watershed assessment.
