BHP expresses confidence in copper, foresees 10% CAGR for next three years
Diversified mining giant BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) has expressed strong confidence in the long-term outlook for the global copper market.
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Glencore slammed with tax dodge accusations
Glencore (LSX:GLEN) has been accused of dodging millions of pounds in tax through the use of complex derivatives to artificially reduce profits.
Arrium Mining surges after spurning billion dollar bid
Australian steelmaker and iron miner Arrium (ASX:ARI) has seen its shares surge after rejecting a $1 billion takeover bid for the company's mines and blast furnace.
38 Chinese nationals deported from Ghana for illegal gold mining
38 Chinese nationals caught mining for gold illegally in the west African nation of Ghana have been arrested and deported.
Newcrest’s $2 billion Cadia East project faces legal action from private rivals
Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) is accused of licensing breaches by a private exploration company seeking to scupper the gold mining giant's $2 billion Cadia East project.
Lonmin concessions and AngloGold closure heighten contagion concerns
The closure of AngloGold Ashanti's (NYSE:AU) nation-wide operations and Lonmin's concessions to striking workers (LSX:LMI) have raised concerns that unhealthy precedents are being set for future industrial unrest.
Finland has plans afoot to phase out coal
Finland could become the first European country to end usage of coal in energy production.
Binge-drinking broker pushes oil prices to 8-month high during black out
The actions of an inebriated broker during a booze-induced black-out pushed global oil prices to an 8 month high.
Xstrata board endorses Glencore merger deal just shy of deadline
Xstrata's board will recommend the merger of the company with fellow Swiss commodities giant Glencore.
