U.S. coal for electricity plummets to 45-year low
The main culprit? Cheap natural gas.
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This is what’s making iron ore prices even worse
Iron ore prices, traditionally influenced primarily by demand and supply factors in the physical market, are showing signs of becoming “financialised” as paper trading increasingly plays a part in driving prices.
Explorer Aston Bay signs $40-million preliminary deal with BHP on copper asset
Tiny Aston Bay Holdings (BAY-V), a junior with a copper-zinc project in Nunavut, seized the market’s attention by announcing a preliminary joint-venture deal with the world’s largest mining company.
EY reports mining equipment value plummeting, but some silver linings too
A new EY report shows the value of a typical fleet of mining equipment has fallen 64 per cent in just two years.
World’s top 10 rookie gold mines
These high-grade mines will soon start competing with gold mining's industry leaders.
Teck Metals to plead guilty over pollution in Trail, B.C.
Teck Metals Ltd. is expected to be hit with substantial fines.
Gold ETF investors come roaring back
More than $2 billion flow back into physical gold-backed ETFs in January.
Nothing tiny about this new Lego bucket wheel excavator
It is made out of almost 4,000 pieces and includes fully-motorized features.
Endeavour Silver to slash 2016 output by over 25%
The cut-back should help the miner lower all-in sustaining costs of production and generate free cash flow.
