May 22, 2013 Canadian miner that hired hundreds of Chinese can continue to do so: government A Federal Court judge ruled HD Mining properly applied for the 201 worker permits, according to Canada's Labour Market Opinions process.
May 22, 2013 Investors versus traders: A battle for oil and gas profits Energy analyst Robert Cooper talks about the need for selectivity and patience for catalysts that can crystallize underlying stock values.
May 22, 2013 Aussie unions up in arms over BHP’s 100% FIFO policy BHP’s decision to use a 100% fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workforce at its Australian Bowen Basin coal mines, instead of hiring from the local community, is generating fierce opposition in Central…
May 21, 2013 Commodity supercycle is essentially over: Citigroup Group expects 2013 to be year in which “the death bells ring for the commodity supercycle after its duly noted sunset.”
May 21, 2013 Coal ash heaps safe haven for endangered bees: study Some endangered species, including insects that had been presumed extinct, were found thriving in the ash heaps at coal-fired power plants.
May 21, 2013 Australia coal industry threatened by major strike Five unions representing Australian coal terminal employees are going on a strike at 6:30 a.m. Sydney time Friday.
May 21, 2013 Vale reduces forecast by 30% for coal exports from Mozambique Bad weather, labour disputes and lack of infrastructure have slowed output.
May 20, 2013 Malawi launches exploration for rare earth metals, natural gas The government chose an Australian company to explore the country's southern region.
May 20, 2013 Alberta regulator approves oil sands lakes in place of reforesting End pit lakes have long been used in the metals mining industry.
May 19, 2013 South Africa’s National Mineworkers Union proposes big wage increases NUM wants earnings to go up from $530 to $850 per month for underground workers.
Hedge funds cut bullish gold wagers to lowest in 15 weeks Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 23%. February 06, 2026 | 03:33 pm
