August 18, 2014

BHP spinoff could be worth $12 billion

Speculation is of a new Perth-based company with current CFO Graham Kerr at the helm housing non-core assets including Australian lead-silver mine.

August 16, 2014

From A to Zinc: In your backyard and beyond

Although most commonly thought of as an ingredient in sunscreen, zinc is actually a critical component in many of our summer essentials. As can be seen in our new infographic…

August 15, 2014

BHP says demerger preferred option

Decision to to lob off Billiton assets could come as early as next week.

August 14, 2014

No end in sight for Centamin legal fight over gold mine in Egypt

An appeal case on the company’s right to mine in Egypt is seen taking until next year to resolve.

August 13, 2014

Glencore zinc and nickel output drops

Mines in Australia and Dominican Republic put on care and maintenance and Canadian operations' reserves depleted during first half of the year.

August 7, 2014

Rio Tinto’s cuts are the deepest

Profits double after CEO Sam Walsh trims $3.2 billion of fat six months ahead of target and announces another $1 billion in cuts by end-2015.

August 7, 2014

Will mining disappear in the next decade?

Trend of mine production moving to emerging economies will continue.

August 6, 2014

Zinc becoming investors new darling

Prices for the metal have jumped almost 17% since early May, hitting $2,410 a tonne late July.

August 3, 2014

Doubts creeping in over stellar zinc price run

After hitting a 3-year high on scheduled mine closures, the metal could be running away from fundamentals

July 26, 2014

Industry experts discuss growing minerals demand in committee hearing

Better access to US minerals would encourage manufacturers to return.