April 10, 2015

BHP won’t reveal tax bill estimate in audit over Singapore hubs

On the last of a three-day national hearing, BHP and Rio acknowledged they were in ongoing discussions with auditors from the Australian tax authority.

April 8, 2015

Canada’s Quebec re-launches less ambitious Plan Nord

The province now expects to attract Cdn$50 billion in investment, down from its 2011 forecast of Cdn$80 billion.

April 8, 2015

Workers strike at Anglo’s coal mine in South Africa

More than 400 members of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) downed tools Wednesday, demanding the removal of the mine's general manager.

April 8, 2015

Signs of life for mining M&A

Mining transactions almost doubled last year and the trend is likely to stretch over 2015, as lower commodity prices are making some unprofitable.

April 8, 2015

Australia treasurer vows to block Glencore-Rio Tinto merger

This wouldn’t be the first time Hockey hinders a major corporate deal in Australia.

April 7, 2015

Batista trial descending into farce

The Brazilian judge in Eike Batista's landmark trial was first caught driving mining tycoon's seized Porsche and is now charged with embezzling drug money.

April 7, 2015

Iron ore price breaks fall, claims big scalp

Iron ore regained its footing Tuesday, but too late for once high-flying Atlas Iron as 13mtpa producer's shares are suspended and receivership looms.

April 7, 2015

Mongolia halts landmark deal with foreign firms over massive coal mine

The country's parliament decided Tavan Tolgoi needs the approval of legislators before going ahead.

April 6, 2015

Three injured in fire at Teck’s Greenhills coalmine

Three employees of Teck Resources Limited have received non-life-threatening injuries after a flash fire.

April 3, 2015

South Africa’s Sasol coal miners seek damages over lung disease

Coal miners in South Africa who worked at a unit of Sasol and contracted lung diseases filed a suit seeking damages from the company, according to their lawyer.