Agrium loses 10% after big earnings miss
Net earnings at North America's number one provider of fertilizer products fell 55% on problems at its potash operations.
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Enbridge Q3 profit up thanks to liquid pipes
Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB), the largest transporter of Canadian oil to the U.S., posted Wednesday better third-quarter results compared to the same period last year driven by recovering earnings from its liquids pipelines and a reduced loss from derivatives contracts.
Congo to discuss mining code changes with companies
The Democratic Republic of Congo's intentions to increase the government stake in mining projects by 35% will be first discussed with mining companies and also consulted with the World Bank and the IMF, said a source from the country’s ministry of mines.
Paladin Energy to cut costs by $80 million
Uranium miner Paladin Energy (TSX:PDN)(ASX:PDN) is targeting up to $80 million in cost reductions over the next two years and putting a freeze on development as the price for uranium spot has weakened.
Tata Steel disputes $1 billion fine
Tata Steel Ltd. (NSE:TATASTEEL), India’s largest private steelmaker, is contesting a $1 billion for allegedly mining above the limit volumes in the mineral-rich eastern state of Orissa, which —ironically— is one of the South Asian country’s poorest regions.
Obama election win boosts bullion prices and gold-related shares
Gold prices and gold-related shares have witnessed impressive gains following President Barack Obama's second-term election win.
We are living in a multi-bubble world: Russell
Veteran gold investment expert Richard Russell says that as a result of Bernanke's knocking down of the US dollar "insane" bubbles are building up everywhere in the American economy.
China’s overseas mining and metals M&A’s surge in value, momentum set to persist through next year
The total value of overseas mergers and acquisitions pursued by Middle Kingdom's mining and metals players has surged this year according to sector experts from Ernst & Young Global.
BHP on the search for Kloppers’ successor
The world's biggest mining company has announced that it has embarked upon the search for a successor to Marius Kloppers as the South African approaches his sixth year as BHP's CEO.
