South Africa charges mining firm that polluted river at national park
Bosveld Phosphate spillage in late December causing major pollution of two rives, resulting in “a massive fish kill” say authorities.
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Sandvik acquires Varel International Energy Services Inc.
Varel is a global supplier of drilling solutions focusing on drill bits, downhole products for well construction and well completion. The key customer segment is in the Oil and Gas sector, with some exposure to the mining and construction industries. The manufacturing sites are located in Houston (USA), Matamoros (Mexico), Aberdeen (Scotland), Tarbes (France), and Kurgan (Russia). The head office is based in Carrollton,Texas, USA.
The Philippines creates ‘mining accountability’ body
The local Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) ) aims to guarantee the country’s mining sector transparency and accountability.
Iron ore staging strong comeback in 2014
Two of the top iron ore produces, Australia and Brazil, are set to benefit from soaring exports registered by the end of 2013.
The end of a bad year for potash producers; a sprinkle of hope in the new year
'2013 is likely to go down as one of the worst years in the history of the fertilizer industry,' the Motley Fool recently wrote.
Energy commodity prices gained as metals sank in 2013
EIA report shows how the prices of various energy commodities increased from 2012 levels.
Why does Saudi Arabia need nuclear power?
The Saudi Kingdom may be a major oil exporter but it's got energy problems at home.
JP Morgan turns ever so slightly bullish on 2014 gold price
US investment bank sees upside for gold price from "stabilizing" gold ETF outflows and India lifting import restrictions.
