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Caterpillar to pay $74 million after found guilty of stealing trade secrets

England-based supplier Miller UK won a case filed five years ago, in which accused CAT of misusing classified information to produce its own coupler, rather than buying it from them.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 21, 2015 | 8:10 am

BHP, Vale have assets frozen over Samarco damages

Two of the largest mining companies in the world are being held to account by the Brazilian government over a massive tailings dam rupture.

Andrew Topf | December 20, 2015 | 3:50 pm

Mine-finder Tim Coughlin returns to gold exploration in Colombia

Tim Coughlin’s career arc is actually a circle. The 50 year old geologist did his PhD research on gold-system targeting methods in the Andes of South America.

CEO.CA | December 20, 2015 | 2:44 pm

Chile’s court decision on whether force Antofagasta knock down Los Pelambres mine dam imminent

Locals claim the dam has diverted the course of a local estuary, causing water shortages at a time of drought.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 18, 2015 | 3:11 am

2015: Twilight of the Supercycle

A look back at mining and metals in 2015 through MINING.com's most popular stories of the year.

Frik Els | December 17, 2015 | 3:15 pm

The world’s 10 highest mines

Eight of the world's highest elevation mines are in one country

Frik Els | December 16, 2015 | 10:32 am

Rio Tinto bets on lithium as Tesla yet to sign major supply deal

The miner is seeking strategic alliances with battery or car manufacturers to underpin the development of its Jadar lithium-borate project in Serbia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2015 | 10:10 am

Joy Global swings to loss, cuts dividend

The mining equipment maker said business conditions continue to be tough mostly due to a slower-than-expected recovery in the global economy and weak commodity prices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2015 | 6:40 am

Barrick unveils early results of plan to buy back $1.15bn of its own debt

The miner, which began the year with an over $13 billion debt, has vowed to reduce the hefty figure by $3 billion before the end of 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2015 | 5:00 am

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