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Alaska’s Pebble mine scores win after court orders EPA to back off

A federal judge has ruled in favour of the Pebble mine project, putting a temporary halt on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to protect Bristol Bay.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2014 | 4:03 pm

Iron ore massacre: below $70 for first time in five years

This is almost two-thirds below a peak of $191.90 reached in February 2011, which was when huge new mines were being approved.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2014 | 2:58 pm

China’s gold imports rise for third month on jewelry sales

China’s gold imports from Hong Kong rose for a third month as increasing jewelry sales countered weakening demand for the metal as an investment amid falling prices.

Bloomberg News | November 25, 2014 | 12:26 pm

Aussie miners working harder for less money

Average salaries fell 19% over the two-year period from 2012, while the average working week increased by four hours, a study shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2014 | 11:05 am

Glencore-Rio merger will happen hedge funds told

Ian Hannam, the once and future king of mining M&A, is swinging for the fences with his new boutique advisory firm reports Bloomberg.

Frik Els | November 25, 2014 | 12:38 am

BHP hints at Jansen fast-track after Uralkali disaster

"These factors, combined with continued growth and demand for potash all conspire, if you like, to bring toward us the time when a new mine is required."

Frik Els | November 25, 2014 | 12:22 am