The world’s 50 most valuable mining companies
Combined these mining and metal giants are worth $700 billion with operations in every corner of the world.
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Gold miners take a harder look at mine productivity tools
"Coal has always had a cost focus."
Are copper and China set to rally?
Technical analyst and newsletter writer Clive Maund explores the link between an anticipated copper rally and an upswing in Chinese markets.
Rio Tinto may be planning a $9bn spinoff a la BHP
Rumours follow Rio's decision to group its least loved units — coal, uranium salt, borates and its Iron Ore Co. of Canada — under a new umbrella branded as the “energy and minerals” business.
21 incredible uses for silver
Silver is generally known for its use in coins, silverware and of course jewellery. However, today these account for less than 50% of all silver consumption.
Petra finds another massive diamond at its Cullinan mine
The 121.26-carat white rock is a Type II diamond "of exceptional colour and clarity," according to Petra.
BHP just forecast ‘another 10 years’ of iron ore glut
Chief executive Andrew Mackenzie believes the iron ore market will take longer to balance out than other commodities due to an excess of supply coming on stream in the next few years.
Draft mining regulations expected late spring, mid-summer 2016
There are two certainties in mining: that there will be water and that there will be tailings.
Rio Tinto to boot iron ore chief in fresh management shake-up
Andrew Harding, once tipped as the most likely person to take the company’s reins, is being replaced by Chris Salisbury, currently leading the copper and coal division.
