February 3, 2016

India mulls key investment to set iron ore plants in Iran

According to official figures, Iran has now more than $10 billion of investment pledges under its belt.

February 3, 2016

Eeva Sipilä appointed Metso’s CFO

Metso Corporation's stock exchange release on February 3, 2016 at 2.30 EET

February 3, 2016

New electrolysis project makes power-to-gas commercially viable

Researchers and engineers reduce costs of hydrogen production through technology transfer from automotive industry and advance the energy transition

February 3, 2016

PDAC recommends measures to support Canadian mineral exploration in pre-budget submission

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada is asking the government to increase the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) to 30% for a period of three years.

February 3, 2016

Chile’s court confirms 2nd highest fine in history for Caserones mine

The copper mine, property of Japan's top smelter JX Nippon Mining & Metals, will have to pay $10.8 million for breaching environmental rules.

February 3, 2016

Luxembourg joins race to conquer space mining

The move comes only three months after U.S. President Barack Obama signed a space exploitation law.

February 3, 2016

TransCanada Energy East pipeline project to create 120 jobs in Quebec

The firm has signed a deal with a power equipment manufacturer that will create up to 120 jobs in Quebec.

February 3, 2016

South Africa’s opposition claims Glencore ‘forced’ to sell coal mine

The country's biggest opposition party said the mines minister and state power utility made Glencore sell its Optimum coal operation.

February 2, 2016

Gold hits fresh three-month high amid oil selloff

The precious metal has become the best performing commodity of the year and one of the very few to post a sizable gain in 2016.

February 2, 2016

Dominion Diamond can go ahead with Ekati mine expansion — watchdog

The board's recommendation still needs to be approved by Canada’s Northwest Territories authorities.