BHP’s new CEO Mackenzie takes charge amid mining austerity
Andrew Mackenzie to tour Pilbara iron ore mine on first day as CEO.
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Petra Diamonds boosts production and sales
Company says the rough diamond market continues on a firmer trend.
Barrick shares slide again after Dominican Republic deal
The end to an 8-month dispute over its flagship Pueblo Viejo mine sees ABX stock retreat 2.3%.
India needs to import 1m tonnes of iron ore per month
The Asian nation has gone from world's number three exporter to an importer in two short years.
Canadian Detour Gold moves toward commercial production
Detour Gold is a Toronto-based mid-tier gold miner.
Rio says Oyu Tolgoi could start shipping this month
CEO Sam Walsh told Rio Tinto investors approvals for shipment of material from the controversial Mongolia mine are expected "in the next couple of weeks."
Gold price hurt by US jobs numbers
Good news for the US economy is bad news for the gold price.
More mining experience needed on the board: Rio Tinto chairman
Rio Tinto chairman agrees that the board is light on mining industry know-how.
Mine equipment company gives 32 employees the chop, cites industry downturn
Mining downturn leading to redundancies in New South Wales.
