The New South Wales Government’s plan to secure the future of a coal mine and power station west of Sydney is met with cautious optimism by the Lithgow community.

SAN RAMON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) today announced it has started producing liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the Wheatstone Project in Western Australia. The first cargo is on track to be shipped in the coming weeks. “First LNG production is a significant milestone and is a credit to our partners, contractors and the many thousands of people who collaborated to deliver this legacy asset,” said Chevron Chairman and CEO John Watson. “Wheatstone adds to our legacy gas

The Liberals have the power to block the Government’s proposed increase by supporting a disallowance motion in the Upper House and the shadow treasurer says they are yet to make a decision.

A national day of action to oppose the proposed Carmichael coal mine sees thousands of protesters turn out in dozens of locations across Australia.

CALGARY, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Creek Resources Closes $250,000 Placement

Earlier this week, a Four Corners investigation revealed major concerns over a proposed coal mine in Queensland owned by Indian company Adani.

When the McGowan Government broke key election promises in its first budget, it was a gift to the West Australian Liberal Party — or at least it should have been, as senior political reporter Jessica Strutt writes.

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Summit Materials announces third quarter 2017 results conference call date.

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#MetalsandMinerals–According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global sodium silicate market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 3% until 2021.

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CI–A client was facing predicaments understanding their competitors and benchmarking their service offerings.

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gensource Potash Corporation (“Gensource” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: GSP) is pleased to announce that its underlying technology provider, Innovare Technologies Ltd. (“Innovare”), has received confirmation of US Patent. The Vanguard One project, for which a detailed feasibility study was completed on May 31, 2017, will use selective solution mining to extract potash from the sylvinite ore body underlying Gensource’s KL 245 subsurface mineral lease and coo

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Backhoe Bucket Market 2017-2021” report has been added to Research and Markets’ offering. The global backhoe bucket market to grow at a CAGR of 5.95% during the period 2017-2021. Global Backhoe Bucket Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The global backhoe bucket market is slowly and steadily growing. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. T

Indian mining giant Adani is promising to hire thousands of Townsville and Rockhampton residents to work on its massive Galilee Basin coal mine, but who exactly will qualify?

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGLD) (together with its subsidiaries, “Royal Gold” or the “Company”) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary RGLD Gold AG sold approximately 61,000 gold equivalent ounces comprised of approximately 48,000 gold ounces, 537,000 silver ounces and 1,170 tonnes of copper related to its streaming agreements during its fiscal 2018 first quarter ended September 30, 2017 (“first quarter”). The Company had approximately 15,000 gold ounces and 47

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Coeur Mining, Inc. (the “Company” or “Coeur”) (NYSE: CDE) today announced third quarter production of 9.5 million silver equivalent1 ounces, comprised of 4.0 million silver ounces and 93,293 gold ounces. Third quarter silver equivalent1 production increased 7% quarter-over-quarter and 10% year-over-year. Higher quarter-over-quarter silver equivalent1 production was driven by a 13% increase in gold production while higher year-over-year silver equivalent1 production was

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) will host a teleconference with security analysts on October 26, beginning at 10:30 a.m. ET. Topics of the teleconference will include financial and operational results, and other matters, with respect to the third quarter 2017. A brief Q&A session for security analysts will immediately follow the results discussion. The teleconference will be webcast live at www.EQT.com, with a replay available for seven days following the call. EQT

CARNEGIE, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (NYSE: AP) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Union Electric Steel Corporation (“Union Electric Steel”), has been selected by Zhongwang (Yingkou) High Precision Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd (“Zhongwang Aluminum”), a leading Chinese manufacturer of high-end aluminum flat-rolled products, to supply rolls for their new hot rolling mill installation. The $4.4 million agreement, which includes Union Electric Åkers forged finis

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EQT Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: EQM) and EQT GP Holdings, LP (NYSE: EQGP) will host a joint teleconference with security analysts on October 26, beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET. Topics of the teleconference will include financial and operational results, and other matters, with respect to the third quarter 2017. A brief Q&A session for security analysts will immediately follow the results discussion. The teleconference will be webcast live at www.eqtmidstreampartne

CALGARY, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Creek Resources Increases Placement due to Demand

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has been selected by Minsur S.A., one of the world’s largest tin producers, to perform the pre-feasibility and conceptual studies for the company’s proposed tin mine development project in Peru. Both the conceptual and pre-feasibility studies are being undertaken to extend the life of Minsur’s San Rafael tin processing facilities located near Puno, Peru. The objective of the pre-feasibility study is to define the highest value op

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Essel Group ME Limited (“EGME”) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Colonnade Mining Group (Eritrea) Limited (“Colonnade”) as drilling contractor for its Bada potash project, located in the northern Danakil region of Eritrea, East Africa (“Bada”). EGME’s subsidiary, Interu Mining, has signed a contract with Colonnade under which the latter will carry out a core sample drilling programme at Bada, marking a significant step in the project’s development. The drill

Exploration company Ebony Energy plans to build a $3 billion coal-to-gas plant south-east of Alice Springs to supply to the east coast of Australia in 2022.

With expensive newspaper advertisements and fancy dinners to court journalists, the gold industry is leaving no stone unturned in its battle to block the WA Government’s royalty rate increase — as Liberal divisions simmer over whether to block the proposal.

Adani says it will spilt its fly-in fly-out workforce for the multi-billion-dollar Carmichael coal mine project in Queensland’s Galilee Basin between Townsville and Rockhampton.

From taking out for expensive newspaper advertisements to wining and dining key media figures, the gold industry is pulling out all stops in its battle to block the McGowan Government’s royalty hike, as Jacob Kagi writes.

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Keane Group, Inc. (“Keane”) announced today that it will release its third quarter 2017 results after market close on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. This release will be followed by a conference call at 7:30 a.m. Central Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time) on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Hosting the call will be James C. Stewart, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Gregory L. Powell, President and Chief Financial Officer. The call can be accessed live over the telephone by

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#chemicals–SpendEdge has announced the release of their Global Mining Chemicals Procurement Market Intelligence Report.

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MOGAS and Opak Madencilik, an Ankara-based mining services company, have agreed for Opak to represent MOGAS as an Authorized Repair Center in Turkey.

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Electric Vehicles for Construction, Agriculture and Mining 2017-2027” report has been added to Research and Markets’ offering. Electric vehicles for construction, agriculture and mining will be a $80+ billion market in 2027. Komatsu, John Deere, Caterpillar, and others manufacture the big vehicles – mainly hybrid – while other manufacturers offer smaller, pure-electric versions. Pure electric is a legal requirement indoors. Outdoors, fuel saving and better performa

AKRON, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pin Oak Energy Partners Closes Acquisition with Seneca Resources Corporation for Marcellus and Utica Assets in Pennsylvania

More than 50 jobs are set to go from an iron ore mine in South Australia’s Middleback Ranges near Whyalla, according to the CFMEU, which is still waiting to hear why.

Gold mining industry executives join forces to increase pressure on the WA Government ahead of a planned royalty rate hike, warning of job losses and mine closures if the budget boosting measure proceeds.

CARNEGIE, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (NYSE: AP) today announced that John S. Stanik has notified the Board of Directors of his intention to retire as Chief Executive Officer sometime in the middle of 2018 or at such time as a suitable successor is identified and appointed, so that a smooth transition of leadership is assured. Further, Mr. Stanik has pledged ongoing service to Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation in any capacity beyond his retirement date. Mr. Stanik will continu

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Summit announced that Douglas C. Rauh will be stepping down as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective December 30, 2017.

LITTLETON, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rare Element Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has completed the previously disclosed investment in the Company by Synchron