June 1, 2015

Mining exploration spending in Australia hits decade-low

The dramatic fall was led mainly by the iron ore and coal sectors.

June 1, 2015

This is what the mining market looked like in Q1

SNL Metals & Mining just released an expert review on all aspects of the industry, recent performance and quarterly outlook.

May 31, 2015

Rio Tinto signs $20M IT services deal with Empired

Contract involves support and project services for more than 170 applications. Empired is based in Perth.

May 31, 2015

What America can learn from China’s infrastructure

Heavy news indeed for the country known for building the first-of-its-kind transcontinental railway and interstate highway system.

May 28, 2015

Life hasn’t come back to Canada’s mining sector just yet — report

Mining equities didn’t fare very well in Ernst & Young's most recent Canadian Mining Eye report.

May 28, 2015

INFOGRAPHIC: Lunar gold rush — How moon mining could work

Across history, human development has relied upon the finite resources available on Earth. But the moon – a seemingly barren rock – may actually be a treasure trove of rare…

May 28, 2015

Iron ore tycoon Gina Rinehart loses $3.8bn legal battle

She lost control of the family trust, which holds almost 25% of iron ore miner Hancock Prospecting.

May 27, 2015

No point in top iron ore miners cutting supply: Goldman

Goldman expects the iron ore "war of attrition" will continue while prices gradually decline toward its $40 per metric ton forecast by 2017.

May 26, 2015

Chile’s Codelco sues Vale, Brazilian Department of Mines over exploration license

After spending over US$3.3 million in exploration and development of the Liberdade copper project, Codelco is facing Vale's claims that it has an older and still valid licence for the…

May 26, 2015

Fortescue shares skyrocket on Chinese investment rumours

The stock surged over 15% in early trade, closing at A$2.40, or 10.6% up, after reports of Chinese-linked companies seeking permission to invest in the iron ore producer.