China’s new coal import tax a disaster for Australian miners
The sudden reversion to protectionism is designed to save the local coal industry.
Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief
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This pink diamond sold for a historic record of $18 million
It has set a world auction record on a per-carat basis for a gem of this colour.
Wyoming considers self-regulating uranium industry
The news comes as local miners argue that federal directives are redundant and lengthy.
Zambia launches major overhaul of mining tax, increases royalties
Underground mining royalties will go up from 6% to 8%; underground taxes now 20%.
Valemax finally allowed at Chinese port
The mega-ship Shandong Da Ren docked at Dongjiakou port in Qingdao, eastern China, on Oct. 2.
Former Xstrata boss tried buying BHP’s coal division: report
It is unclear whether Mick Davis bid for all the assets that BHP ended up including in the new to-be listed firm.
Glencore considered Australia listing: report
The commodities trader and miner explored a stock-exchange listing Down Under.
Centamin shares jump on Sukari gold mine results
The firm mined 93,624 ounces of the yellow metal in the three months to end September and it also maintained its full-year production forecast of 420,000 ounces of gold.
Costs of Mexico copper mine spill climbs to almost $140 million
Figure is based on preliminary assessments of the damage caused to water, flora, fauna, and wildlife, as well as official information on water quality.
Iron ore war: Rio Tinto ‘not standing still’ over BHP’s production boost
The head of the iron ore division, Andrew Harding, defens Rio's own plans to ramp up ore production.
How 2026 will reshape the US critical mineral resilience
Emerging federal activity shows two key themes: growing support for high-risk minerals and renewed focus on domestic processing technologies.
