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US firm buys half of Tinkler's stake in Whitehaven Coal

Kerry Hall | June 19, 2013
Nathan Tinkler

Former Australian mining billionaire forced to sell in order to pay off debts.

The global race for shale development is on

Casey Research | June 18, 2013

Countries that are not now known for their oil and gas production are showing much shale oil and gas promise.

Seven Australian companies to survive a metals market correction

The Metals Report | June 18, 2013

Analyst Andrew Richards believes his country's resource sector has turned a corner.

Iron ore price extends 6% rally as China mulls relaxing import rules

Frik Els | June 18, 2013
Iron ore price extends 6% rally as China mulls relaxing import rules

The proposed end to the licensing system marks something of retreat for Beijing which has made many attempts to wrest control over pricing away from the major producers.

Rio Tinto very close to selling Iron Ore of Canada: report

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2013
Rio Tinto very close to selling Iron Ore of Canada: report

China Minmetals Corp confirmed Tuesday it is considering a bid.

J.P. Morgan urges more positive view of mining stocks

Anthony Halley | June 18, 2013
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Unfortunately the optimism does not extend to mining services stocks.

Lynas says rare earths prices 25% below sustainable level

Kerry Hall | June 17, 2013
LAMP in Malaysia

The miner also said it would limit production to 11,000 tonnes per year at its Mt. Weld mine.

Resurgent Aussie dollar gives huge boost to Brazil, South Africa iron ore exporters

Frik Els | June 17, 2013
Resurgent Aussie dollar gives huge boost to Brazilian, South African iron ore exporters

While the real and rand continues to weaken significantly, the Australian dollar is staging an impressive comeback and dealing damage to Rio Tinto and BHP.

BHP bribery accusations not fully investigated: report

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2013
BHP bribery accusations not fully investigated: report

Official documents reveal neither the Australian Federal Police nor the Australian Securities and Investments Commission did enough to investigate the 2008 Beijing Olympics-related claims against BHP.

Australian gold production down 5% in March quarter

Anthony Halley | June 17, 2013
Australia kangaroo

"The figures follow a tough few weeks for the local gold sector."

Xstrata mining emissions causing lead poisoning in Mount Isa children: report

ABC News | June 16, 2013

New research says mining emissions are a cause of lead poisoning in children in Mount Isa in north-west Queensland.

Rio Tinto raises US$3 billion in bond issue

Michael Allan McCrae | June 15, 2013
rio tinto bond 3 billion

Bookrunners are BNP Paribas Securities Corp., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Credit Suisse (USA) LLC and RBS Securities Inc.

INFOGRAPHIC: locating the world's minerals and mines

Anthony Halley | June 14, 2013
MineMapper 400

Do you know which country holds the largest percentage of global copper? Platinum? Chromium? What about hafnium?

Top 10 oil and gas producing countries in 2012

Vladimir Basov | June 14, 2013
Top 10 red

World oil production rose about 2.5% last year, from 4,019 million tonnes in 2011 to 4,119 million tonnes in 2012.

Miners’ new trilogy: flat revenues, profit drop and weak share prices

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 14, 2013
Miners’ new trilogy: flat revenues, profit drop and weak share prices

Report shows mining companies are not longer trusted on their abilities to control costs, deliver on promises and cope with resource nationalization demands.

Mitsubishi puts Australian iron ore project on hold

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 14, 2013
Mitsubishi puts Australian iron ore project on hold

It failed to find an investment partner.

Fault lines lead to gold

CSIRO | June 14, 2013
CSIRO map detail

Small-scale fault systems in the Earth’s crust have a strong correlation with the location of gold.

VIDEO: Australia's Kingsgate Mining discusses its golden rules

MINING.com Editor | June 13, 2013
Gavin Thomas

CEO Gavin Thomas talks about the current business environment in Australia and other parts of the world.

Back from holidays, Chinese traders chase iron ore higher

Frik Els | June 13, 2013
Back from holidays, Chinese traders chase iron ore higher

After a three day break, Chinese traders make the most of soft iron ore prices to replenish inventories that remain more than 20% lower than a year ago.

Access to capital the top current challenge for the mining sector: Ernst & Young

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2013
Access to capital the top current challenge for the mining sector: Ernst & Young

The report also says junior miners will continue to be cash strapped for at least another year, as the global mining industry slows down.

Lundin pays US$325 million for Rio Tinto's Eagle Mine

Michael Allan McCrae | June 13, 2013
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Underground nickel/copper mine in northern Michigan.

Trade commission approves Capstone Mining acquisition of Pinto Valley

Michael Allan McCrae | June 13, 2013
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The deal is estimated to be wrapped up by Q3 of this year.

Mining suppliers short-term forecast mainly overcast: report

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2013
Mining suppliers short-term forecast mainly overcast: report

Experts say mining services providers’ earnings will continue to fall this year.

Queensland miner switching to 100% local workforce

Anthony Halley | June 11, 2013
local workers

At the start of 2013, the company was flying in and out 70 workers from other areas of Australia.

Shale adds 47% to global gas reserves, 11% to global oil: EIA study

Anthony Halley | June 10, 2013
Shale global

The estimates are "highly uncertain and will remain so until they are extensively tested with production wells."

Rio Tinto releases pink diamond and gold ingot

Kerry Hall | June 10, 2013
Pink diamond ingot

The Perth Mint will sell 168 limited edition pieces.

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