December 3, 2014

Canadian premiers say Energy East pipeline a ‘nation-building’ exercise

Ontario and Alberta agree the controversial $12bn Energy East pipeline is a “nation-building” exercise and said they'd work together on the issue.

December 3, 2014

South Africa’s Bell Equipment to restructure and shed jobs

South African earthmover manufacturer Bell Equipment announced plans on Wednesday to restructure and shed jobs, as mining industry customers delay spending in the face of falling commodity prices.

December 3, 2014

Women mostly missing at London’s ‘Mines and Money’ event

75 participating countries, 200 companies, 200 presenters, 3,000 attendees… and fewer than 15 women invited to speak at Mines and Money London 2014. About time for a change – don’t…

December 3, 2014

The ECB’s big bazookas (TLTRO & QE)

The Eurozone is on the rocks again.

December 3, 2014

Randgold Resources CEO: Treat all stakeholders as equals

Mark Bristow called gold mining companies to keep a balance when satisfying shareholders and stakeholders.

December 3, 2014

Barrick teams with Saudi Arabian miner to run copper mine

Miner may try replicate partnership with other of its stalled projects, such as Pascua Lama in South America.

December 3, 2014

Cliffs Natural selling coal assets, expects loss of up to $425m

Miner is dropping coal operations to focus on iron ore.

December 2, 2014

Why did the price of potash plummet?

Prices are unlikely to reach cartel-era levels, however.

December 2, 2014

Belarus won’t tax potash exports in 2015

The nation first cut export tariffs to zero in September 2013 and won't reverse measure next year.

December 2, 2014

Ancient gold coins found in toilet in southern India

Construction workers found pot full of 200-year-old gold coins, but didn't get to keep them.