July 30, 2013

World’s largest potash producers dive as Russian Uralkali breaks up marketing cartel

Main potash producers, such as PotashCorp., Mosaic and Agrium took a major hit after Russian competitor's decision that will likely undercut prices for the fertilizer.

July 30, 2013

Swiss National Bank losses $20bn due to falling gold prices

Despite the negative figure, it reported a profit of $6.2 billions for the first half of 2013.

July 30, 2013

Extensive damage but no deaths in Florida’s gas plant blasts

At least eight people were injured by a series of overnight explosions at a gas plant in the US state of Florida.

July 30, 2013

Fresh wave of violence strikes South African mines: eight dead

Clashes between illegal miners and an unexplained incident near Lonmin's Marikana mine fuel concerns of a new wave of violence across the mining industry.

July 30, 2013

Australian government has squandered spoils of mining boom: Grattan Institute

Country has not saved enough from the largest income boost it has ever seen.

July 30, 2013

RPM commits to expanding coal capabilities with new Head of Coal appointment

BRISBANE, Australia (July 31, 2013) – RungePincockMinarco (RPM) has announced the appointment of Mike Rowlands to a new leadership position, Head of Coal for Australasia, Russia and CIS.

July 30, 2013

India’s attack on gold: Premiums double

Jewelers are now paying $10 an ounce over the London gold price.

July 29, 2013

Tanzanians sue African Barrick Gold for alleged deaths

Claimants allege African Barrick failed to curb the use of excessive force at its North Mara mine on a regular basis over the last three years.

July 29, 2013

Chinese coal companies face troubled domestic market

Some coal producers in the red.

July 29, 2013

Australian coal industry costs of 2013 revealed

R2Mining has just released the 2013 Australian Coal Cost Guide (ACCG) and Australian Metal Cost Guide (AMCG) - industry’s most comprehensive data source of current, reliable information for mining companies,…