Mining benefits for Australia highly exaggerated: report
Study claims most Aussie mining and gas companies gloss over the environmental and health costs of major projects to gain the necessary approvals.
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New Mitas ERL-50 tyre
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This laboratory is strategically located to service the growing needs of the gold and iron ore minerals exploration industry in West Africa.
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He has promised to carry on Chavez's self-proclaimed socialist revolution, which basically means the nationalization of resources is likely to continue.
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Most of the gold mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is dug up by artisanal and small-scale miners, who work in very dangerous conditions, particularly in rebel-held parts of the country.
Canada’s Suncor Energy sells gas unit to Centrica, Qatar for Cdn$ 1bn
The deal is the latest step in Qatar Petroleum's response to the North American shale gas boom.
Junior miners entangled in new Ontario mining regulations
Companies find the new rules too complicated and time consuming which is hurting exploration and investment.
Australia leases ports for $5.3bn to private consortium
The two sea gateways handle many commodities, including coal, steel, natural gas, oil and petroleum.
