Adani lines up $1bn for Australia’s Carmichael coal complex
The mine and rail project in Queensland's Galilee Basin is expected produce 60 million tonnes of thermal coal a year.
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German scientist makes diamonds from peanut butter
It’s probably one of the first cases ever reported where the tasty spread has been used to produce synthetic gems.
Final decision on Keystone XL pipeline may end up in Nebraska’s hands
While most senators support the pipeline, a binding vote has not been held in the Senate under a Democratic majority since 2012.
Osisko to buy Virginia Mines for $424m, merge gold assets
The friendly deal creates a tMontreal-based gold-royalty company with a market capitalization of about $1.15 billion (Cdn$1.3 billion).
Vale iron ore chief abandons ship amid price crisis
The world's largest iron ore producer said the new division head will focus on increasing efficiencies.
Rio Tinto, Sinosteel extend Australian iron ore joint venture
The partnership dates back to 1987, in the early stages of the development of the Chinese steel industry.
Obama blasts Keystone as U.S. House votes in favour of approving it
Veto likely if passed by Congress.
BHP abandons Venus nickel project in Australia
The news comes barely a day after the miner announced it was scrapping the sale of its Nickel West division.
Glencore shutting Australian coal mines over Christmas
The move will cut the miner's output by 5 million tonnes — 2.5% of Australia's forecast 2014 thermal coal exports — and force about 8,000 workers to take a leave.
Canadian miners performance down 15% in Q3 on falling metal prices
Decline was in line with S&P/TSX Composite index, which also plummeted 15% during the quarter.
Greenland grants 30-year permit to EU-backed Molybdenum mine
Malmbjer is expected to supply roughly 25% of the EU’s annual molybdenum demand over its first decade of operation.