China moves toward new stage of mining sector openness
"When the Chinese government says they are going to do something, it can really be done quickly."
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Queensland coal ports operating under capacity; BHP scraps $5bn terminal plan
'As the mining investment boom turns to bust, Queensland’s port capacity has already shifted from a shortfall to a surplus.'
Sector-wide platinum strike looks likely
Workers at Northam Platinum put down their tools. Others may follow.
Embrace nuclear energy: Climate scientists to environmental groups
Wind and solar power won't be enough to prevent extreme climate change, top climate scientists say in open letter to environmental groups.
First signs of a slow down in global CO2 emissions
The rate at which CO2 emissions are rising has slowed, although total emissions reached a record high in 2012.
Australia’s to-be largest coal mine approved
Construction is expected to start in 2015 with first coal being produced in 2018.
INFOGRAPHIC: The meteorite hunt
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How algae could fuel your car one day
Scientists cultivate the fattest algae - progress in the world of algae as a biofuel.
Vedanta to replace 1,500 Zambian workers with machines
Zambian government wants to talk it over.
