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Mining companies in Europe and former Soviet Union call for OEMs to support cost reduction

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must support mining companies in Europe and the former Soviet Union with cost reduction or risk losing their market share, finds a new survey by Timetric’s Mining Intelligence Center (MIC).

Timetric | April 23, 2015 | 9:03 am

Caterpillar results beat expectations but forecasts weak year

The machinery giant doesn’t think it will remain strong for the rest of 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2015 | 9:00 am

One killed at protests against Tia Maria copper project in Peru

Farmers, anti-mining activists and local leaders have opposed the project for years, claiming it will pollute key waterways for Arequipa, where the mine will be built.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2015 | 8:03 am

Chile to fine Barrick over ten new environmental violations

The country's Superintendence for the Environment (SMA) also said the miner has not properly monitored the impact on nearby glaciers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2015 | 3:11 am

Japan to restart two nuclear reactors by June

For now, all of Japan’s 48 commercial reactors remain offline following 2011's Fukushima disaster.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2015 | 11:58 am

What Björn Paffrath is advising to institutional and high net-worth investors

In general, he says investors want well-managed, low-cost producers with moderate headline risk that can run for one or two more years at lower gold prices.

The Gold Report | April 22, 2015 | 11:48 am

Iron ore price rockets

Jumps 6% on Wednesday to four-week highs despite record-setting production numbers from Big Three.

Frik Els | April 22, 2015 | 11:29 am

Further Improvements Needed in Natural Gas Engine Technology

Buoyed by the significant spread between conventional fuels such as diesel and natural gas in the form on CNG and LNG, a number of companies from several industrial sectors have already made the switch to natural gas, and many more are considering it.

FC Gas Intelligence | April 22, 2015 | 8:35 am

Mick Davis tells investors to stay away from coal, Africa

When asked about how much lower commodities prices will dive this year, Davis said he thought they were close to hitting rock bottom.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2015 | 8:30 am

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