Alcoa’s results lead markets down
US and Canadian markets dipped on Wednesday as earnings season began with Alcoa (NYSE:AA), the world's leading producer of aluminum, forecasting slower demand for the metal.
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Study finds little environmental impact from oil sands
In 2010, a single oil-sands operation run by Suncor Energy released into the atmosphere 28,940 tonnes of volatile organic compounds, 22,210 tonnes of sulphur dioxide and 14,011 tonnes of particulate matter.
Lumina Copper not ready for a takeover this year
Canadian Lumina Copper Corp. (CVE:LCC) fell 8.5% Tuesday after the company hinted its expected sale will have to wait as it plans to carry a study at its Taca Taca massive copper/gold/molybdenum deposit in Argentina.
Kinross Gold’s CFO leaves, two months after CEO replaced
Only two months after swapping CEOs, Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) has announced its chief financial officer, Paul Barry, is leaving the company “to pursue other interests.”
First Majestic produces a record 2.44 million silver equivalent ounces in third quarter
Production at its four operating mines in Mexico increased 36% in the third quarter of 2012, compared to the same period last year.
Xstrata begins coal job cuts in Australia
Xstrata Coal (LON:XTA) began to reduce its workforce across its Australian coal operations by firing its first 40 permanent employees out of the 600 announced cuts.
Stronger yuan will cheapen commodities for China: Leeb
Renowned investment guru Stephen Leeb says China is pushing for a stronger yuan in order to cut the cost of its commodities purchases.
Tenders for coal, oil and gas rights trigger the ire of Queensland miners
The Queensland government's decision to auction licenses for oil, coal and gas exploration has triggered widespread complaint within the mining sector of the Australian tropical state.
Queensland: Scholarships for Women in Male-Dominated Industries
As Mining Australia reports, the Government of Queensland offers special scholarships for women in male-dominated industries, such as mining to counter skill […]
