China’s Yancoal grabs Rio Tinto’s coal mines in $2.45bn deal
The world’s second-largest miner has agreed to sell its Coal & Allied Industries Ltd. subsidiary to Yancoal Australia Ltd., controlled by China's Yanzhou Coal Mining.
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Kibali ends challenging year with strong finish
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Endeavour Mining reports record gold output in 2016, shares climb
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Trump’s energy policy to focus on boosting fracking, reviving coal sector
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London Metal Exchange boss steps down after divisive year
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New $5B iron ore mine in the works for WA
Western Australia is poised to sign an agreement with a wealthy New Zealand family whose multi-pronged business empire includes a large, undeveloped iron ore deposit.
