Hiring stabilises, but demand for highly skilled professionals remains
We expect a consolidation in the oilfield services sector as companies look to cut costs and reduce surplus assets.
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SEC probes Joy Global over acquisition of Chinese firm
The SEC is looking into Joy's acquisition of International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd of China for about $1 billion and related accounting matters.
ICE wins race to run the London gold fix
Bids and offers will be published in real time and the price updated every 30 seconds.
New fatality at Codelco’s El Teniente copper mine
Another contractor died at the mine only two weeks ago.
Mongolia-based miners in limbo after premier ousted
What happens next is critical say mining companies currently operating in the country.
Gold: Falling knife in perfect storm with significant headwinds
Analysts and reporters struggle for right metaphor to describe fall in gold price.
Swiss yes vote could lift gold price 18%
"If they do launch a buying program, the Swiss central bank would have effectively a constant bid in the market."
Iron ore price drops to $75
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Metso introduces the world’s largest cone crusher, MP2500, to respond to the mining industry’s efficiency challenge
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