Potash Corp’s profits plunge on dwindling Asian demand

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (TSE:POT) has logged a stunning 38% decline in Q4 profits due to dwindling demand from core Asian export markets India and China.

Marc Howe | February 1, 2013 | 3:04 am

Leading science journal approves of Keystone XL pipeline

One of the world's preeminent science journals has lent its support to the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline in a recent editorial.

Marc Howe | February 1, 2013 | 2:05 am

US energy spending must increase to impact climate change

A leading source of opinion in the scientific world has called for US President Barack Obama to increase spending on energy R&D in order to make a meaningful difference to the climate change issue.

Marc Howe | January 31, 2013 | 11:52 pm

Chinese mining giant plunges following Hong Kong IPO

Chinalco Mining Corporation (HKSX:3688) plunged over 11% following it's debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Thursday.

Marc Howe | January 31, 2013 | 10:12 am

Australian miners resort to ‘backdoor listings’ as IPO market languishes

Australia's mining and oil companies have increasingly resorted to disingenuous "backdoor listings", as the country's IPO market continues to languish.

Marc Howe | January 31, 2013 | 4:30 am

Siberian family found by Soviet mining team after four decades of total isolation

A remarkable saga of survival in the remote Siberian wilderness has recently resurfaced, concerning the discovery by Soviet mining scientists of a family who had spent four decades of their lives in complete isolation from the outside world.

Marc Howe | January 31, 2013 | 2:45 am

Mining exploration applications plunge in Australia

Western Australia's Department of Mines and Petroleum says the number of people applying for mining exploration permits in the mineral-rich state has plunged

Marc Howe | January 30, 2013 | 11:16 am

Interest rate hike could trigger global meltdown: Kaye

Renowned hedge fund manager William Kaye says the world faces the prospect of another financial crisis should interest rates be increased and debt burdens be rendered unserviceable.

Marc Howe | January 30, 2013 | 12:48 am

Copper price forecasts for 2013 improve on more balanced market

HSBC has lifted its forecast for copper prices in 2013 due to expectations of a more structurally balanced market and positive sentiment.

Marc Howe | January 30, 2013 | 12:09 am

Zimbabwe hopes to double diamond exports this year

Head of state-owned diamond company claims sales last year were hampered by US threats and sanctions.

Marc Howe | January 29, 2013 | 11:36 pm

Chinese miners repatriated from British Columbia

Canadian coal company HD Mining has sent some of its Chinese workers back to their home country following a court battle with unions in British Columbia

Marc Howe | January 29, 2013 | 10:53 am

Solar cells could achieve record-breaking efficiency via quantum confinement

Researchers from the USA and Hungary are developing solar cells capable of record-breaking levels of efficiency via the manipulation of nano-particles.

Marc Howe | January 29, 2013 | 6:06 am

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