May 25, 2017

Anglo Asian Mining back in the black as copper output doubles

Better gold prices also helped the Azerbaijan-focused miner reduced its outstanding debts and boost profit.

May 25, 2017

Yancoal seeks expansion in Hunter Valley with $710m bid for Mitsubishi’s mines

Company wants to become Australia’s largest independent coal producer.

May 23, 2017

For these women, working underground is a bright opportunity

Mothers will do everything to ensure a bright future for their children.

May 21, 2017

Drilling begins on property adjacent to 125,000-oz Kyrgyzstan gold mine

Initial drilling is designed to intersect an area which was previously drilled in the former Soviet republic between 1970 and 1990.

May 18, 2017

Coal transfer facility challenged in Federal Court

A decision is expected within six months.

May 18, 2017

China successfully mines flammable ice from the South Sea

During the mining trial done at a depth of 4,153 feet, engineers extracted each day around 16,000 cubic metres of gas, with methane content of up to 99.5%.

May 16, 2017

Turquoise Hill revenue surprise lifts shares 6%

Vancouver-based company's Mongolian copper and gold mine expected to be the world's third largest after underground expansion.

May 16, 2017

BHP’s Mackenzie, Elliot Management face off

US activist investor steps up pressure on BHP to ditch petroleum. Mackenzie says company already knows what to do to lift value by 50% and double return on capital.

May 15, 2017

BHP ditching ‘Billiton’ in $10 million rebranding move

Move comes on the heels of calls from shareholders including activist investor Elliott Management and Australia’s Tribeca Investment Partners for a change of BHP's corporate structure.

May 14, 2017

China and India on aggressive electric vehicle push

China and India are rolling out plans to dramatically accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), initiatives that have prompted the IEA to take notice and promise a review its…