October 15, 2012 On why copper is the immune system’s deadliest weapon In addition to its importance for human civilization as an industrial metal, copper also plays a vital role in the human immune system as a killer of foreign microbes.
October 15, 2012 Queensland coal miners blame retrenchments on royalty hikes A survey of Queensland's coal miners reveals that new royalty hikes have compelled many to pursue cost cuts and implement worker retrenchments.
October 15, 2012 Death of miner in Ghana triggers firm response from Beijing The death of a Chinese gold miner in Ghana as well as the arrest of over 90 of his compatriots and colleagues has triggered a strong response from Beijing.
October 15, 2012 Anglo American iron ore unit fires striking miners Anglo America's (NYSE:AAL) Kumba Iron Ore announced on Monday that it had fired almost 300 workers in South Africa for participating in an illegal strike and commandeering millions in company…
October 15, 2012 72 Gold Fields miners arrested in South Africa South African police have arrested 72 miners from the Gold Field's (NYSE:GFI) KDC Kloof mine following violent clashes at a protest near Johannesburg.
October 14, 2012 Macmahon expects gold to shore up company outlook The CEO of Australia's Macmahon Holdings (ASX:MAH) expects gold to continue performing well despite the weak outlook for the mining sector in general.
October 14, 2012 A fresh picture of crude oil’s future France's International Energy Agency has painted a fresh picture of the international crude oil industry which foresees major changes to regional focus and distribution.
October 14, 2012 China’s iron ore imports hit 20-month peak in September Chinese imports of iron ore hit a 20-month peak in the month of September with steelmakers engaging a buying spree as spot prices bottomed out.
October 14, 2012 German engineer says trading patterns for gold prove systemic intervention A German financial engineer claims recurring anomalies in the movements of gold prices prove that systemic intervention is taking place.
October 13, 2012 Rio still upbeat on iron ore The head of Rio Tinto's (ASE:RIO) iron ore business in Western Australia has expressed optimism about the sector's prospects despite a plunge in spot prices this year and concerns over…
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
