February 6, 2013

BHP cuts more Olympic Dam jobs

The giant miner is struggling to keep its massive Olympic Dam project competitive in the current environment.

February 6, 2013

Big holes found in Canada’s oil spill plans

Report shows Canadian taxpayers could be on the hook for a massive environmental cleanup bill in the event of an offshore oil leak.

February 5, 2013

Rio Tinto to generate over 2,000 jobs in Western Australia

The diversified mining giant announced last year a massive $3.4 billion expansion to its Pilbara iron ore operations, which is set to create thousands of new positions in the months…

February 4, 2013

BHP criticized for ‘inhumane’ conditions on site

A registered nurse and former BHP contract worker filed a formal complaint for what he describes as "disgusting" working conditions at the company’s Marradong bauxite mine.

January 30, 2013

Rio threatens to halt work at Oyu Tolgoi over Mongolia’s demands for bigger stake

The giant copper-gold mine is one of the richest prizes in mining and the Mongolian government has long coveted more of it.

January 30, 2013

Mining magnate Rinehart bets on unconventional oil

She invested $6.6 million Tuesday in junior Lakes Oil, which is pursuing the potential for unconventional oil and gas in the state of Victoria.

January 29, 2013

Protests against Canadian-owned copper miner in Peru build up

Local officials said the crowd is lead by some of the same organizers of rallies against Newmont Mining’s $5 billion Conga project.

January 29, 2013

Anglo American takes $4bn hit on Brazil Minas Rio

Several delays and mounting development costs are to blame.

January 23, 2013

BHP axes coal costs, fuels aluminum writedown speculation

In its half-year production update, BHP highlighted challenges faced by its aluminum and nickel businesses.

January 22, 2013

Cyclone off Australia halts world shipments of iron ore

Three major ports closed affecting big miners Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue.