Industry Headlines: November 2-6

This week in interesting industry headlines: 

There’s a Coal Miner Who Wants to Buy Your Gently Used Bulldozer [Bloomberg]
"Some of America’s coal producers are doing what anyone else might do when faced with tough times and the need to shop: They’re hitting the thrift stores.” Read more



Aberdeen Inventor Wants to Create Oil and Gas Revolution [Aberdeen Press and Journal] 
"Technology inventor Dan Purkis plans to shake up the global oil and gas industry with his “biggest idea ever”." Read more

BP Says Technology Can Keep Oil and Gas Abundant, Affordable [Bloomberg]
"Technology can be used to increase the world’s proved oil and gas reserves by two thirds -- almost double the amount needed to meet demand through 2050 -- keeping energy supplies plentiful and affordable, according to BP Plc." Read more

Construction Spending Hits New High [U.S. News & World Report]
"U.S. construction spending rises 0.6 percent in September to highest level in 7 ½ years." Read more

The Canadian Military Wants to Hack Its Own Trucks—Before Someone Else Does [Popular Mechanics]
"If you can identify and demonstrate exploits in a pickup truck, the job is yours." Read more