March 10, 2014

Australia’s mining tax expected revenue continues to disappoint

It has raised a mere $232 million so far, as opposed to $4 billion originally forecast when the legislation was enacted in 2011.

March 10, 2014

Copper at 8-month low on disappointing China exports

Shanghai copper, in turn, went down beyond its 5% daily limit on Monday, hitting its lowest in more than four years.

March 9, 2014

Australia still fighting coal mine fire that made town look ‘like Mordor,’ though toxic fumes reduced

The fire started in early February, engulfing nearby town in smoke.

March 7, 2014

Anglo quits coal terminal expansion in Australia

The withdrawal leaves India's GVK Group and Adani as the only two groups considering port expansions in the region.

March 6, 2014

Greenland embraces mining rush, but won’t ‘favour one country alone’ — Prime Minister

Arctic region's vast riches set to attract over $100 billion in investments over the next decade.

March 6, 2014

Encouraging signs for Quebec and Canadian mining companies

Grant Thornton International’s annual mining industry study.

March 5, 2014

US coal miner to pay largest-ever water pollution penalty

Alpha Natural Resources violated 6,000 permits related to pollution.

March 5, 2014

Shale gas revolution unlikely to go global any time soon: BHP’s MacKenzie

The world’s No.1 mining company's CEO believes coal will remain the main source of affordable energy for growing economies.

March 4, 2014

Mexican police seize 119,000 tonnes of iron ore mined by drug lords

In massive raid at one of the country’s main ports.

March 4, 2014

‘Frothy’ gold, natural resources rally will pull back, says Rick Rule

'I suspect that the rally we are in now is a false rally' - Rick Rule