Chinese coal workers protest unpaid wages
In what is being seen as a direct challenge to Beijing's authority, thousands of Chinese coal miners have taken to the streets to protest against unpaid wages.
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Imperial Oil Ltd seeks approval for new $2-billion oilsands project near Cold Lake
Imperial Oil Ltd. has revealed plans for a new $2-billion oilsands plant at a time its competitors have cancelled or deferred new projects to survive the oil price collapse.
Big Mac barbecued with molten copper
Youtube user Tito4re is causing quite a sensation with his latest stunt, pouring molten copper on a Big Mac.
Trump says he’ll protect Ohio coal industry
Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner in the US presidential campaign, is standing in favour of the coal mining industry in Ohio.
Mine collapses after heavy rains in Pakistan, killing 5
A mine collapsed after heavy rains in northwest Pakistan, killing at least five workers and injuring 10 others, authorities said Sunday.
Barrick hit with $10m fine over Argentina cyanide spill
Court fines top gold producer 145m pesos over September cyanide spill at its Veladero mine in San Juan province.
Top 3 gold miners get ratings boost but Goldcorp cut
Outlook also remains negative for Barrick, but Newmont's growing portfolio, $2 billion-plus earnings potential even at much lower gold prices praised.
Australian gold sector ahead of the pack
“It’s a good time to be an Australian gold producer.”
Kiss the bear goodbye (but wear a helmet). . .
Friday's morning action in gold has been at once both terrific and frothy, wonderful and scary, and redemptive and soothing, says precious metals expert Michael Ballanger.