BHP Billiton (ASX, NYSE:BHP) has reportedly chosen mining venture B&A Mineração as the preferred bidder for its Mount Nimba iron ore mine, one of the largest deposits of the mineral in Guinea.

Dumas' employees in Timmins and Kirkland Lake, Ontario, donated more than $15,500 to purchase Christmas gifts for 115 local children in need.

Tokyo’s new governor, Naoki Inose, announced the city would subsidize companies joining a project to mine rare earth elements from the seabed off Minami-Torishima Island, to the southeast of Tokyo.

Metso Corporation's stock exchange release on December 19, 2012 at 1:45 p.m. local time

China's economic slowdown was the dominant story for the region's commodity demand this year and its re-acceleration is sure to set the tone for 2013.

Magnalight.com by Larson Electronics announced today the release of a 160 foot long explosion proof extension cord equipped with an inline switch and featuring a 20 amp continuous service rating. The EPEXC-160-12-ISL Explosion Proof Extension Cord provides the ability to safely extend the reach of equipment cords while giving operators the ability to switch power off and on while in the hazardous work space.

Stafsjö continues to focus on engineering and manufacturing of high pressure valves and introduces the SLH and SLX for really demanding applications with slurry and other abrasive media.

The company recently closed another deal worth nearly $60 million with U.S jewellery giant Tiffany.

Brazilian miner Vale SA (NYSE:VALE) said Wednesday its fourth-quarter results would suffer after the company decided to settle a case of alleged tax evasion with Swiss authorities.