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‘We have reached the peak of the cycle’ – German Engineering Federation

German mine equipment manufacturers should expect double-digit sales drops in 2014, chairman of the mining equipment arm of German engineering trade group VDMA warns.

Ana Komnenic | November 21, 2013 | 11:00 pm

A look at the mines funding warlords in the DRC

In an effort to expose and monitor these mining operations, a Belgian research group has been creating the first maps of eastern DRC's artisanal mining areas.

Ana Komnenic | November 21, 2013 | 10:12 pm

Oil sands junior spreads the word on Warren Buffett’s love for the crude

Perhaps looking to take advantage of Buffett's loyal following, oil sands junior Strata Oil & Gas, released a statement on Thursday to spread the word about Buffett's Exxon buy.

Ana Komnenic | November 21, 2013 | 7:16 pm

Pipeline explosion in China kills 35, injures 166

"I have only seen this in disaster films," a rescue worker told the Xinhua news agency.

Ana Komnenic | November 21, 2013 | 6:26 pm

Checkers introduces the World’s Lightest 3-Channel Cable Protector – Grip Guard®

Weighing only 23 lbs., Grip Guard® 3-Channel Cable Protectors are up to 50% lighter than rubber cable protectors without compromising strength and durability.

Checkers Industrial | November 21, 2013 | 5:46 pm

Gold price bulls surrendering

Gold suffers a second day of heavy selling on taper fears and large investors shifting money into stocks.

Frik Els | November 21, 2013 | 5:36 pm

PDAC commends the Government of Canada’s funding for skills training in the mining sector

TORONTO (November 20, 2013) – The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) commends the Government of Canada’s commitment to address skills […]

PDAC | November 21, 2013 | 4:58 pm