Asia Pacific
Caterpillar sales down again, almost three straight years
Caterpillar sales down again, almost three straight yearsThe biggest declines in sales were in construction in Latin America (-41%) and in the resources industry in Asia (-37%). Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT), the world’s No.1 heavy machinery maker, put another nail in...
Asia Pacific
Chinese commodity trade barometer at record low
In the doldrumsThe once obscure Baltic Dry Shipping Index came to prominence at the start of the Chinese-led commodity supercycle around a decade ago. The London-based Baltic Exchange tracks the cost of moving commodities along more than 50 routes...
Asia Pacific
India monetizes 14 ounces of gold
In an attempt to put the estimated 20,000 tonnes of gold households and temples on the subcontinent are hoarding to more productive use and alleviate pressure on its current account, the Indian government launched two new gold savings schemes a...
Africa
Lonmin sees salvation, launches $407m rights issue at only 1 pence per share
Lonmin’s Marikana mine concentrator plant. South African platinum producer Lonmin (LON:LMI), the world’s third largest, avoided Monday becoming the biggest casualty of the commodity crisis by winning shareholder support for a $407 million equity sale. The company said it...
Africa
Telferscot Resources announces intent to sell its interest in Kolwezi Copper Corp.
Telferscot Resources Inc. (CSE:TFS) ("Telferscot" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (the "LOI") to sell its 2,775 common shares or approximately 7.4% interest in Kolwezi Copper Corp. ("KCC") for...
Africa
Anglo reshuffles top management team, waves iron ore boss good-bye
Anglo reshuffles top management team, waves iron ore boss good-byeAnglo American’s chief executive Mark Cutifani (Image from archives) Anglo American (LON:AAL) announced Thursday major changes at the senior management level, including the departure of its Brazil-based iron ore chief...
Africa
The NEXIM Bank and The World Bank to Collaborate on Developing Nigeria’s Mining Sector
“…The clear intention of The World Bank to collaborate with the NEXIM Bank towards a structured intervention in the Nigeria’s solid minerals sector is quite expedient. More so, with commitment and firm resolve of President Muhammad Buhari to diversify...
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