Caterpillar results beat expectations but forecasts weak year
The machinery giant doesn’t think it will remain strong for the rest of 2015.
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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.
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.
Japan to restart two nuclear reactors by June
For now, all of Japan’s 48 commercial reactors remain offline following 2011's Fukushima disaster.
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.
Iron ore price rockets
Jumps 6% on Wednesday to four-week highs despite record-setting production numbers from Big Three.
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.
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.
Vale hits new iron ore production record
It produced 77.4 million tonnes of iron ore in the period, up 4.5% from a year earlier.
