Poor decisions force Rio Tinto’s CEO departure, leaves the group with $14bn charge
The giant miner will take about $14 billion of writedowns for failed deals in aluminum and coal led by Tom Albanese.
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Rio Tinto may have found a buyer for its Diavik diamond mine
North American diamond miner Harry Winston has indicated a willingness to buy from the diversified mining giant.
Rare earth minerals discovered in Carribean soil
The Jamaican government has announced the discovery of an abundance of rare earth minerals in its soil by a team of Japanese scientists.
BHP Billiton sued over sale of Ekati diamond mine to Harry Winston
C. Fipke Holdings Ltd. (Fipco), a joint-venture partner, is suing BHP Billiton over its plan to sell its stake in Canada’s Ekati diamond mine and nearby exploration properties to Harry Winston Diamond Corp
Surge in coal industry accidents spurs online safety initiative
The Queensland coal sector saw a surge in mining-related accidents and injuries in 2012.
Energy Skills Queensland Offers Course for Fraser Coast’s Indigenous Job Seekers
As reported on the Fraser Coast Chronicle, a new 10-week course for Fraser Coast’s indigenous job seekers will be offered by Energy […]
Is the gold audit petition going to come up short?
At least the organizers can be glad they got up the petition when they did.
Iron ore correction turning into a crash
Plummets 5% in a day.
Germany bringing home 674 tonnes of gold
Germans want their bullion where they can see it.
