November 27, 2013

Australia’s mining boom is over

The country is seeing a transition from the investment phase to the production phase and this transition is 'only just the beginning.'

November 27, 2013

Rio Tinto sells Brazilian iron ore project to Latin Resources

Move comes on the heels of Rio’s decision to ditch two coal exploration licences in Queensland, Australia.

November 27, 2013

BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine opening cancelled due to airport closure

Company not sure whether to reschedule an official opening event at this point.

November 26, 2013

Understanding the rise of China

If the sweeping economic reforms planned by Chinese leaders during the Third Plenum can be our guide, it looks to be a promising decade for global investors.

November 26, 2013

CHARTS: Investor confidence returning to the mining industry

But based on the large numbers of juniors to begin 2014 with no funding, experts say the level of drilling activity could be the lowest in years.

November 26, 2013

Woodside chairman to head up major CAT distributor WesTrac

Starting April of next year.

November 25, 2013

Australians ‘short changed’ by mining boom, main trade union says

Wealth has flowed to few individuals, a CFMEU claims.

November 25, 2013

Guinea strikes $5bn mine deal with Abu Dhabi, Dubai

Deal includes developing a bauxite mine and alumina refinery in the west African country.

November 25, 2013

Rio’s Walsh says settlement with Guinea over Simandou imminent

Differences should be settled by December or in early in 2014.

November 22, 2013

Stonewall Resources to sell its Stonewall Mining interest to Shandong Qixing

US$124.39 million.