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Coal India pushes into solar

Coal India is diversifying its core business through a plan to install 600 megawatts of solar power in four states.

Andrew Topf | September 4, 2016 | 1:24 pm

Caterpillar to close Belgium plant, lay off 2000 workers

The possible plant closure, which could cost around 2,000 jobs, is part of a global restructuring plan announced in September that could see CAT cutting as many as 10,000 jobs globally in the coming years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2016 | 6:00 am

Anglo’s top shareholder to call vote on assets sale plan

South Africa's Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which owns 14.5% of Anglo, believes the mining giant may not realize the full value of its assets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2016 | 9:02 am

Joy Global misses expectations on weak mining equipment sales

The heavy machinery maker expects market conditions to remain weak through 2017.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2016 | 5:45 am

Coking coal prices are on fire — up more than 80% in six months

This kind of coal, used in steel-making, jumped 41% in August alone to nearly $140 a tonne.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2016 | 4:05 am

Canada’s mining industry faces workers shortage of up to 127,000 — report

Experts warn Canada's mining industry faces a looming risk it's not ready to deal with — lack of access to workers with the skills needed in an upswing.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2016 | 3:35 am