October 20, 2015 Japan admits first possible case of cancer linked to Fukushima The worker who developed leukemia was exposed to less radiation than many, said authorities, which suggests that the number of compensation cases could spike.
October 20, 2015 Construction of giant York Potash mine to begin next year The $3.15 billion project will tap into the world’s largest and highest grade deposit of polyhalite, used as a fertilizer, inside the North York Moors National Park.
October 20, 2015 China’s weak demand for diamonds drags sector into slump Prices for the precious rocks have fallen almost 12% in the past year, amid weakening diamond jewellery demand from China, the second largest consumer after the U.S.
October 20, 2015 Newcrest gold output falls 13% on fatalities, mechanical flops Suspensions at two of the company's main mines have caused Newcrest to miss estimated production targets.
October 19, 2015 Vale iron ore output hits new record The world’s largest producer of iron ore continues to flood the market with the addition of 88.2 million metric tons in the third quarter of the year.
October 19, 2015 Uranium to bring jobs, export boom back to Australia’s mining industry — report A study commissioned by the Minerals Council of Australia shows the economic benefit from the sector could increase tenfold to $9.5 billion.
October 19, 2015 India mulls buying South African coal assets State-run Coal India is looking to acquire mines to feed its expanding steel industry.
October 19, 2015 Canadian Oil Sands asks shareholders to reject Suncor’s $3.3 billion hostile bid The company said Suncor Energy’s hostile takeover offer was "undervalued, opportunistic and exploitive."
October 19, 2015 Oil market showdown: Can Russia outlast the Saudis? While the sharp decline in crude prices has saved crude consuming nations hundreds of billions of dollars, the loss in revenues has caused crude exporting countries intense economic and financial…
October 16, 2015 Diamonds could help spot early stage cancers Australian researchers have found a way to use diamonds to act as beacons in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and identify cancerous tumours before they become life-threatening.
Chile’s Mantoverde copper output hit as labor talks stall, union says The labor authority had notified that the company will not have emergency personnel from the union to keep facilities operational. January 12, 2026 | 11:18 am
