Oilfield minerals boosted by rise oil and gas exploration

09 September 2011

Global rig count rose 16% in August driven by increased activity in North America

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Global oil and gas exploration increased 15.5% year on year in August, largely driven by increased activity in North America.

There were 3,613 rotary rigs operating worldwide in August compared with...

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