October 9, 2014

Glencore considered Australia listing: report

The commodities trader and miner explored a stock-exchange listing Down Under.

October 2, 2014

Canada launches $1.25bn large-scale carbon capture and storage plant

The project, first of its kind in the world, aims to demonstrate that the so-called “clean coal” technologies are feasible.

September 30, 2014

Rio Tinto, Glencore could save $500m by joining coal businesses

It would also create a a 15-kilometre long ‘‘super pit’’ from the union of Rio’s Mount Thorley Warkworth and Glencore’s Bulga open-pit mines.

September 30, 2014

UK authorities to review bid for $2.7bn potash project in national park

Analysts say this is “make or break” time for the company behind the massive mine, Sirius Minerals.

September 29, 2014

Russia’s Uralkali CFO resigns

Viktor Belyakov has resigned from his position as Chief Financial Officer of one of the world's largest potash producers.

September 25, 2014

BHP freezes executive pay

CEO Andrew Mackenzie's pay package is already only half that of his predecessor.

September 25, 2014

CHART: BHP before and after spin-off

Bubble chart shows heavy reliance on iron ore and oil for revenues and profits post demerger.

September 24, 2014

BHP to go ahead with London-listing of demerged $15bn firm

New company would still have its primary listing in Australia, with secondary listings in South Africa and the UK.

September 18, 2014

What will Ivan buy next? Take 2

"All that's required is to hand the world’s best mining assets to the world’s best management."

September 17, 2014

Eric Coffin: can investors still find tenbaggers?

Coffin believes that in the short term a price of $1,200/oz is possible, though there is room now for an oversold bounce.