Chile sees $105bn mining investment in next decade The massive figure includes a recently announced $23.5 billion for state-owned copper miner Codelco to revamp century-old mines that are running out of profitable ore. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2014 | 4:57 pm
Polish miners abandon Russian coal imports blockade Warsaw has promised industry support. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2014 | 3:29 pm
Zambian chamber urges gov’t to speed up tax refunds for miners The business group argues the sector must be nurtured to generate the revenues needed for the country’s economic diversification. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2014 | 2:58 pm
Northern Dynasty scores temporary win in battle against EPA U.S. federal court won't make a final decision until at least January 2, 2015. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2014 | 11:00 am
CHART: BHP before and after spin-off Bubble chart shows heavy reliance on iron ore and oil for revenues and profits post demerger. Frik Els | September 25, 2014 | 12:01 am
Your arm is a cheat sheet for geological time You can find humans in a microscopic sliver at the tip of the fingernail. Michael Allan McCrae | September 24, 2014 | 9:29 pm
Iron ore trade to grow 35% over five years Top iron ore miner Vale expected claw back market share from Australian competitors thanks to its Serra Sul mine and use of Valemax mega-carriers. Frik Els | September 24, 2014 | 5:58 pm
Valemax ban ‘effectively’ lifted Mega-carriers docking in China will see Brazilian giant Vale double export volumes to China over the next five years. Frik Els | September 24, 2014 | 5:25 pm
BHP to go ahead with London-listing of demerged $15bn firm New company would still have its primary listing in Australia, with secondary listings in South Africa and the UK. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 5:12 pm