Mining
Barrick Gold doubles spending cuts to $2 bn as gold prices slump
08 Aug 2015
According to some industry experts, gold prices could drop further if the US Federal Reserve takes a positive stance on interest rate hike later this year
Australian court revokes approval for Adani's $12.2 bn Carmichael coal mine
05 Aug 2015
Two reptile species, yakka skink and an ornamental snake, are now threatening to hold up Adani Group’s $12.2-bn Carmichael mine project in Australia
US coal miner Alpha Resources files for bankruptcy
04 Aug 2015
Even as President Barack Obama outlined the new Climate Act that is expected to hit the coal industry, Alpha Natural Resources Inc, the second-biggest coal miner in the US, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Coal scam: Charges framed against Madhu Koda, 8 others
31 Jul 2015
The nine accused have been put on trial by the special court in connection with the alleged irregularities in the allocation of a coal block
OceanaGold acquires Romarco Minerals for C$856 mn
31 Jul 2015
The consolidation is aimed at creating the world’s lowest cost gold producer