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China Oil Company, PetroChina Co. Reported First Time Drop Profit Since 2001
PetroChina Co., the world’s second- largest company by market value, posted its first drop in full- year profit since 2001 after refining losses widened fourfold and crude oil prices slumped.
Several Mining Companies Hold Plans New Mines Onstream
The global financial crisis and sharp falls in metals prices have forced several companies to abandon or put on hold their plans to bring new mines onstream.
Global Downturn Impact, Mining Companies Slowdown Mine Production and Cut Mining Jobs
Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) official said last week, “[The jobs to be generated] might be 40% lower because many companies have slowed production and development”.
Mining Companies Optimistic, Mining Production and Industry Growth on Global Financial Crisis
Despite new data that shows just how much the mining industry has suffered as a result of the global financial crisis, the outlook was optimistic as mining companies and industry followers gathered in Toronto for an international convention Monday.
Australian Mining Companies Forecast Strong Increase Iron Ore-Copper Mine Production
Australia forecast a strong rise in iron ore production and a 10 percent jump in copper mine output in the year to June 2010, even after factoring in a more prolonged economic slump that has already triggered supply curbs.
Global Mining Companies Plans Expansions Iron Ore Mine Output
Global iron ore prices are set to decline sharply in 2009 as demand for the steelmaking ingredient shrinks dramatically as a result of deepening world economic recession.
Gold and Copper Mine Exploration Project on Mount Diwalwal Failed
Vice president of the state-run Philippine Mining Development Corp., said : “No Mining Companies submitted a bid for gold and copper mine exploration project”.
Philipines Government bidding for a potential gold and copper mine site on Mount Diwalwal in southern Philippines, but on Wednesday when no investor turned in an offer, a senior state official said.
Australian state’s mining industry `Extremely Concerned’ Over Coal Levies
New South Wales Minerals Council, representing the Australian state’s mining industry, said it is `extremely concerned” the government is still considering higher coal levies that will heighten risk and deter investment.
World Mining Companies Worries Development Of Global Recession
Investors hammered mining and energy stocks on renewed fears a global recession would further slash demand for commodities and after BHP warned Chinese demand was set to weaken.
Slumping metals and oil prices dragged resource shares lower on Wednesday, while miner Rio Tinto Plc dismissed talk it planned to launch talks with suitor BHP Billiton Plc [...]
