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Sandvik launches new pilot bits for more efficient raise boring

The introduction of Sandvik RR880 represents a new range of pilot bits for raise boring, given a new design to increase bit life and productivity, and reduce cost per meter.

Sandvik | January 13, 2016 | 9:14 am

China, Russia lead central banks gold buying spree

The nations were once again the biggest buyers, with China adding 21 tonnes and Russia 22 tonnes in November to their respective reserves.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 13, 2016 | 8:50 am

South32 mulls acquisition of Anglo’s $1bn business in Brazil

Company is said to have sent out requests to investment banks as it seeks to hire an adviser to assist in the bidding process for Anglo American's niobium and phosphate business in Brazil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 13, 2016 | 5:50 am

US coal miners’ struggles at dawn of 20th century not too far from today’s

Documentary to air Jan. 26 on PBS tells the story of how coal miners came together in a protracted struggle for their rights.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 13, 2016 | 4:55 am

President Obama to revamp coal industry, calls miners to ‘invest in the future’

In his final State of the Union address, Obama said companies leasing coal and oil rights on federal land should pay more for the effects those fuels have on climate change.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 13, 2016 | 3:45 am

Coal prices claim Quinsam coal mine on Vancouver Island

That’s five coal mines that have shut down in B.C. in the last two years, thanks to a prolonged global glut and low prices for both thermal and metallurgical coal.

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | January 13, 2016 | 3:19 am