BHP freezes executive pay
CEO Andrew Mackenzie's pay package is already only half that of his predecessor.
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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.
Polish miners abandon Russian coal imports blockade
Warsaw has promised industry support.
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.
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.
CHART: BHP before and after spin-off
Bubble chart shows heavy reliance on iron ore and oil for revenues and profits post demerger.
Your arm is a cheat sheet for geological time
You can find humans in a microscopic sliver at the tip of the fingernail.
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.
Valemax ban ‘effectively’ lifted
Mega-carriers docking in China will see Brazilian giant Vale double export volumes to China over the next five years.
