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Canadian researchers modernize solar power with nano gold technology

Scientists have discovered that a small molecule created with just 144 atoms of gold can increase solar cell performance by more than 10%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2014 | 4:57 pm

BHP freezes executive pay

CEO Andrew Mackenzie's pay package is already only half that of his predecessor.

Frik Els | September 25, 2014 | 5:14 pm

Polish miners abandon Russian coal imports blockade

Warsaw has promised industry support.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2014 | 3:29 pm

CHART: BHP before and after spin-off

Bubble chart shows heavy reliance on iron ore and oil for revenues and profits post demerger.

Frik Els | September 25, 2014 | 12:01 am

BHP to go ahead with London-listing of demerged $15bn firm

New company would still have its primary listing in Australia, with secondary listings in South Africa and the UK.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 5:12 pm

Uncovering Canada’s frozen assets

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the discovery of one of two ships that comprised Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition in 1845, which has revived interest in the metals wealth of the Arctic and its ownership.

SNL Metals & Mining | September 24, 2014 | 4:44 pm

India’s top court cancels over 200 coal licences

It only spared four of the licences granted since 1993.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 4:07 pm

Miner among Africa’s top 10 female business leaders

Bridgette Radebe, chairwoman of Mmakau Mining and president of the South African Mining Development Association, is known for being one of Africa’s first black female mine owners.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 3:20 pm

Low metal prices put chill on global mineral exploration

Fresh data suggests it is still too early to celebrate a recovery in the sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 1:15 pm

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World’s coal miners may be digging themselves into another glut

Coal miner TerraCom fires up A$63 million restructuring plan

Even Trudeau’s Canada, gripped in carbon fight, won’t ditch coal

China to tighten steel capacity swapping, boost domestic iron ore output

In the land where coal is king, mine jobs outweigh climate fears

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