Hard landing in China is already happening
Bloomberg reported bleak news from a leading Asian analyst who says there is no doubt that China's economy is already landing hard.
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Field geologists can leave the guns at home: BYU study
Having a gun in the field doesn't provide anymore protection during bear encounters than encounters without, according to Tom S. Smith, a Brigham Young University biologist.
Murray & Roberts Cementation nominated as preferred contractor for proposed Venetia underground project
Murray & Roberts Cementation has been selected by De Beers as the preferred contractor to undertake the development of an underground mining operation at Venetia Diamond Mine. This project is in a feasibility stage and will be considered by the De Beers Board in 2012.
Codelco’s battle with Anglo American worsens, threating Anglo’s business
Chilean copper giant Codelco is preparing new legal actions in its dispute with Anglo American (LSE:AAL) as the company is not satisfied with the documents submitted Wednesday to a civil court by the London-based company.
Lots of oil, lots of work but no women
Business Insider profiles Williston, North Dakota, a town that is booming due to the North American oil rush, but suddenly the town finds that it has very few women due to an inflow of men rushing in to fill heavy industrial jobs.
Aurizon Mines will produce less gold in 2012
Aurizon Mines slipped 2% today on news that the gold miner is cutting production in 2012.
Harmony Gold’s workers mining their own business: company to give them 2,9% ownership
Over 33,000 workers of Harmony Gold Mining (NYSE:HMY), South Africa's third-biggest gold producer, will be owners of direct shares in the company thanks to its employee share ownership plan (ESOP), announced CEO Graham Briggs today.
Grasberg strike bites into Freeport’s production outlook
Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc will produce 80 million pounds less copper and 125,000 ounces less gold due to labour strife at the company's Grasberg mine in Indonesia.
Northern B.C. economy set to overtake Metro Vancouver
Northern B.C. is about to pass Metro Vancouver for economic growth, according to a new forecast by Central 1 Credit Union.
