August 10, 2013

Kenya reassures investors after revoking licenses

Government is not "at war" with the industry.

August 10, 2013

Fourteen dead after Indian coal mine collapses

Illegal mining operation to blame.

August 10, 2013

Aussie billionaire Clive Palmer’s massive coal mine approved

News triggered mixed reactions, as project may imply a loss of $1.2 billion for Queensland's manufacturing sector.

August 10, 2013

Greenland offers exploration homerun potential

Greenland’s becoming the new frontier for those in the mining industry who explore for, find, and develop (to a certain point) the world’s future mines.

August 9, 2013

James River Coal cuts costs to blunt impact of low prices

James River Coal Co reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss as cost cutting made up for a sharp decline in coal prices and shipments.

August 9, 2013

Lawsuits against Goldman, JPMorgan, Glencore Xstrata pile up

Cases against big banks to expose role played by the London Metal Exchange, say experts.

August 8, 2013

Rio Tinto half year profit plummets 71% on weak commodity prices

Rio doesn't expect Chinese growth to recover in the second half of the year.

August 8, 2013

Mining boom best days still to come: BHP CEO

World's largest mining company leader says demand for Australian commodities will increase about 75% in the next 15 years.

August 7, 2013

Australian court won’t budge on mining tax

Fortescue Metals "disappointed."

August 7, 2013

No end in sight for Drummond strike

Company offered 5% pay hike; union wants 9%.