October 27, 2014 China’s September gold imports hit five-month high Total gold imports from Hong Kong totalled 91.745 tonnes, as the nation observed its annual holiday the first week of October, a time when millions of people travel and spend…
October 27, 2014 This firm has more than half the copper in LME warehouses That is worth around $534-$854 million, based on prices of $6,675 per tonne.
October 24, 2014 India closer to ending decades-old state monopoly on coal The country is opening coal mining to private firms.
October 24, 2014 Iron ore and rare earth metals mining: an industry under siege? Resource scarcity and human rights issues surrounding metals extraction, coupled with unrelenting global demand mean the industry is facing some tough realities.
October 23, 2014 Asian gold demand up as India’s Diwali boost sales The World Gold Council predicts that India will import 850 to 950 tonnes of gold this year.
October 23, 2014 Rio’s Walsh gets big backing from shareholders, to stay longer as CEO The move is seen by analysts as an attempt to strengthen the firm’s image.
October 23, 2014 Caterpillar posts strong results despite poor mining sales The equipment maker beat analysts' expectations and the stock is skyrocketing in premarket trading.
October 22, 2014 Caterpillar global sales down 10% in September The equipment maker is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings Thursday.
October 22, 2014 China to scrap tariffs on Australian coal The controversial duties, imposed earlier this month, will be eliminated once ongoing negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two nations is finalized.
October 22, 2014 Horse breeders win coal mine expansion fight against Anglo American Planners ruled Anglo’s 100 million-tonne project was a threat to the Hunter Valley's thoroughbred and tourism industries.
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