September 25, 2012 Rio Tinto sells South African coal assets to Canadian company If you had any doubts over what mining giant Rio Tinto (ASX, LON:RIO) thinks about coal and small operations, today’s news should make it clear. The Anglo-Australian miner has agreed…
September 25, 2012 Sberbank of Russia enters the potash business in Belarus Sberbank of Russia will take part in a project to mine a potash deposit in Belarus, as the financial institution confirmed Tuesday the refinancing of the $1 billion loan issued…
September 25, 2012 Barrick promotes Kelvin Dushnisky to senior executive VP Dushnisky, who joined the company in 2002, retains global responsibility for Government Relations, Project Permitting and Approvals, Corporate Responsibility, Investor Relations and Communications.
September 25, 2012 Caterpillar falls after lowering its outlook for 2015 Shares in Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT), the world's largest earth-moving equipment maker, fell 2.2% after hours as the company cut its 2015 profit outlook. The company warned weaker commodity prices would…
September 25, 2012 Verde Potash boosted by Brazilian government’s fertilizer incentives Verde Potash (TSX.V:NPK) is set to receive a major boost from measures unveiled by the Brazilian government to expand its domestic fertilizer […]
September 25, 2012 Petra Diamonds awaits ‘green shoots’ of demand in wake of price dive Africa-focused Petra Diamonds (LSX:PDL) sees "green shoots" of demand in the wake of a price slump this year for the precious gems.
September 25, 2012 Litigious popular opposition casts doubt upon billions in Chilean mining projects Popular opposition from litigious activist groups in Chile is putting billions of dollars in mining projects at risk.
September 25, 2012 50-million year old tree fossil uncovered in Canadian diamond mine A 50 million year old fossil has been uncovered in the Ekati diamond mine in Canada's Northwest Territories.
September 25, 2012 China’s pursuit of copper threatens ancient Buddhist ruins in Afghanistan A Chinese copper project in Afghanistan threatens a wealth of archeological sites dating from the 5th century of the Common Era and earlier.
September 25, 2012 Newmont announces lay-offs down south Gold mining giant Newmont (NYSE:NEM) has announced lay-offs at operations in Australasia in what the company says is a precursor to world-wide retrenchments.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
