China ousts the US as the world’s main oil importer
Since the mid-1970s and until today the US held the world’s largest net oil importer position.
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Western Australian mines boost country’s gold production
Output for the December quarter was 2.4 million ounces.
Australia’s Lynas appoints new CEO
Eric Noyrez will take over the top job on March 31.
New steel coke plant opening in Iran
The plant will have a production capacity of about 900,000 tons.
Uranium miners lobby Navajo for renewed access in New Mexico
Navajo territory is said to have more than 70 million tons of the minerals beneath it.
Miners struggle ‘down to the wire’ for cash: report
Big and small companies are affected by high costs, low prices and wary investors.
Newmont promotes Gary Goldberg to CEO
Takes over the top spot from departing chief executive Richard O'Brien.
China’s rare earths exports sluggish from low demand
Country's export volume likely to follow a downward trend.
Fire in Chinese coal mine kills 11 people
Search and rescue team looks for two missing people.
