Construction and mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT: News ) said Thursday it will offer to acquire Chinese equipment maker ERA Mining Machinery Ltd. for about 6.9 billion billion Hong Kong dollars or $887 million in order to expand market share and modernize its operations in China, where mine modernization will continue to drive demand for equipment.

LONDON (dpa-AFX) - Miner Anglo American Plc. (AAL.L) Thursday reported a 3 percent rise in iron ore output for the third quarter, but copper production declined 9 percent hurt by lower grades at mines in Chile and poor weather conditions. Iron ore and...

WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Patriot Coal Corp. (PCX), a Missouri-based Coal producer, Friday said it expects coal production in the third quarter to be down by 450,000 tons, citing geological and equipment problems.The mining corporation said completion of

The price of gold was extending gains for a fourth session Wednesday morning after the Federal Reserve yesterday pledged to keep rates exceptionally low until at least mid-2013

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Gold prices crept up on Tuesday, but failed to top yesterday's record intraday highs amid flickering hopes that U.S. lawmakers will raise the nation's debt ceiling. Gold for August rose $4.60 to $1,616.80 an ounce, having briefly hit above $1,620 in the previous session.

The price of gold was firm above $1,610 Tuesday morning as the U.S. dollar was trading weak amid U.S. debt stalemate. Gold for August delivery, the most actively traded contract, edged down $1.00 to $1,611.20 an ounce.

The price of gold was steady near $1,600 Thursday morning as traders await cues from the European leaders summit, due later today, on a second round of aid for Greece. Gold for August delivery, the most actively traded contract, edged up $3.20 to $1,600.10 an ounce.

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (SCHN) posted third-quarter net income attributable to the company of $33.03 million or $1.18 per share compared to $40.45 million or $1.43 per share a year ago.Income from continuing operations for the quarter fell to

Asian stock markets are mostly trading notably lower on Monday with a weak lead from Wall Street and recent disappointing economic reports from the region hurting sentiment and triggering some hectic selling.