September 7, 2011 Mining deals drop off a cliff in July and August as China retreats to sidelines The deal-making frenzy in the global mining sector during the first half of the year was followed by a dramatic drop in activity in July and August, according to a…
September 7, 2011 New study says solar competitive with coal by 2013 in some countries Based on a study looking at five major solar markets – Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Britain – the Brussels-based European Photovoltaic Industry Association, the biggest of its kind, said…
September 7, 2011 Venezuela seeks to increase iron output with help from China Venezuela hopes to improve its production and transport of iron after signing three agreements with Chinese companies, state media reported Tuesday. According to the Venezuelan News Agency, the contracts include…
September 7, 2011 Gold futures ease from record highs in early Asian trade Gold futures pared gains in Asian trade Wednesday, after setting an all-time high, as a move by the Swiss central bank to limit EUR/CHF drops sent investors scrambling for alternate…
September 7, 2011 SouthGobi sets new coal shipment record of 441,665 tonnes of coal in August Alexander Molyneux, President and CEO of SouthGobi Resources Ltd. (TSX: SGQ)(SEHK: 1878) announced Wednesday that the company has set a new monthly record of 441,665 tonnes of coal shipped in…
September 7, 2011 Mann+Hummel showing newest underground mine diesel innovations at AIMEX Mann+Hummel Australia is featuring its latest diesel particulate filters and crankcase ventilation developments on Stand SP156 during AIMEX at Sydney Olympic Park, September 6-9. The company’s diesel particulate filters for…
September 7, 2011 Strategic optimisation at Sierra Rutile – aiming to increase production Snowden is currently working on a project with Sierra Rutile Limited (SRL), which operates the Sierra Rutile heavy mineral sand mining operation in Sierra Leone. The scope of the project…
September 7, 2011 AmerCable featuring mining cables at AIMEX AmerCable is showing mining cables for both open-pit and underground mines on Stand 907 during AIMEX, September 6-9. The company says its sheathed power cables are fully compliant with and…
September 6, 2011 Maptek keynote speaker addresses Scotland’s legacy to science The field of Earth Sciences has a fundamental part to play in addressing important issues facing society in the 21st century, commented Professor Stuart Monro, OBE, in his keynote address…
September 6, 2011 Latest weapon for oil sands pipeline backers – Oprah Winfrey EthicalOil.org, which stated goal is countering inaccurate and unfair criticisms of the oil sands, this week launched their first television ad as debate about the Keystone pipeline intended to carry…
South32 HY profit beats estimates, trims production view for Brazil operations Its underlying earnings attributable was $435 million for the half-year ended December 31. February 11, 2026 | 02:29 pm