Scientists weigh call for much deeper cuts to coal pollution

Other than the tax credit deferment, Canada's new budget doesn't include any significant changes for the country’s mining and metals industry.

This was the first production report since the Anglo-Swiss firm completed the acquisition of Xstrata last May.

Coal shipments now account for 12% of the country's total exports, second to oil, and on top of the nation’s better known exports, such as coffee and bananas.

Since the beginning of the industrial age, steel has been an essential raw material.

The Colombian government says Drummond is one of the country's biggest polluters.

The company said the move isn't an indication that the mine will close.

ArcelorMittal expects steel shipments to increase by 3% this year.

EY's Canadian Mining Eye index shows a 9% loss in Q4 2013 and 45% for the year.

Swiss Mercuria, founded in 2004, has become the front-runner to buy the physical commodities unit of JPMorgan.