Mick Davis first investment a $3bn contrarian gamble
Mick Davis' X2 Resources has emerged as the last remaining bidder for Rio Tinto’s coal assets in Australia’s Hunter Valley.
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China launches massive military manhunt for coal mine killers
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CHART: Mining tide is turning
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Scrap could wipe out met coal, iron ore demand growth
New study shows scrap replacing 1 billion tonnes of iron ore and met coal supply by 2050 as sustainability and environmental pressures intensify.
Gold price just $15 away from major rally
Change in sentiment at hedge funds push bullish bets to 6-month high.
Ranger Mine fire is out
An internal investigation by ERA is looking at the incident.