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Caterpillar posts strong results despite poor mining sales

The equipment maker beat analysts' expectations and the stock is skyrocketing in premarket trading.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 23, 2014 | 12:56 pm

Caterpillar global sales down 10% in September

The equipment maker is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings Thursday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 22, 2014 | 5:57 pm

China to scrap tariffs on Australian coal

The controversial duties, imposed earlier this month, will be eliminated once ongoing negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two nations is finalized.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 22, 2014 | 4:17 pm

Horse breeders win coal mine expansion fight against Anglo American

Planners ruled Anglo’s 100 million-tonne project was a threat to the Hunter Valley's thoroughbred and tourism industries.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 22, 2014 | 1:23 pm

India diamond merchant boss gives 500 cars, 200 apts to employees

He has also insured 280 employees who have been with the company for more than a decade to the tune of $160,000 each.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 21, 2014 | 11:30 am

China sets tougher restrictions on illegal mining, exporting of rare earths

Beijing has launched a five-month campaign that aims to finally crackdown on illegal extraction and smuggling of the coveted elements.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2014 | 5:53 pm

Polish coal miner slashes production forecast amid restructuring

Announcement comes as Polish authorities work on a plan to group its loss-making mines into a “bad” or a “good” unit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2014 | 4:43 pm

Mining investment in Kazakhstan to reach $30bn by 2017

The country is fine-tuning details of a new mining law that will make it easier for foreigners to tap the nation’s riches.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2014 | 11:30 am

Vale to ditch 20% of its nickel assets in Indonesia

The agreement signed with Indonesia’s outgoing government also means higher royalties to be paid by the firm.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2014 | 3:43 pm

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