Despite stellar margins and an economy with scope for consuming a lot more metals, there are a few dark clouds on the horizon for metal and mining companies.

Commodities have borne the brunt of the Chinese slowdown and European politico-economic crisis. Prices of manganese, iron ore, zinc and aluminium have dropped 10-25 per cent over the last one year, impacting companies that process or mine these metals.

Abu Dhabi resident Nour Eldin, a mechanic at National Marine Dredging Company, racked up an incredible 71 goals in just 24 ADFL matches.

Coal India Ltd (CIL) has decided to quit International Coal Ventures Ltd (ICVL), the joint venture company forged three years ago by five public sector units to jointly scout for overseas mines acquisition.

Minister of Mines (Independent Charge), Shri Dinsha J. Patel informed Lok Sabh today in a written reply that Afghan government invited an open tender for multiple exploration concessions that comprise of Hajigak iron deposit.