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Xstrata posts bumper profits

Xstrata, the world’s largest exporter of coal used for power, said its first half profit more than tripled on the back of a jump in metal prices from a year earlier.

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Holcim celebrates centenary in cement

To mark the centennial of its parent company Holcim Ltd, the cement plant in Ada, Oklahoma is participating in a year-long community service initiative. 

SNC-Lavalin acquires UK rail technology consultancy

Canadian engineering, construction and infrastructure group SNC-Lavalin has acquired Interfleet Technology, an international rail technology consultancy group headquartered in D

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Goldcorp signs agreement with local communities

Low-cost gold producer Goldcorp today signed a collaboration agreement with local communities in northern Quebec regarding the development and operation of its Eléonore gold pro

Plans for the worldÔÇÖs largest floating LNG plant set sail

Exxon Mobile and BHP Billiton have unveiled plans to build the world’s largest floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing and export plant off the north western shore of Au

IBM to acquire Tealeaf Technology

IBM announced a definitive agreement today to acquire Tealeaf Technology, Inc., a leading provider of customer experience analytics software.

ABB to acquire US solar energy company

Engineering firm ABB has announced it will purchase California based solar energy firm Power-One for $1 billion

EuropeÔÇÖs leaders less than united after Berlin summit

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Oil prices on the slide

Despite fears of oil price inflation world oil prices have fallen close to the $100 mark and are expected to come down yet further

South Africa approves green energy proposals

South Africa’s Department of Energy has approved 19 proposals for renewable energy projects in the second round of its request for bids.