November 21, 2016

About 500 iron ore jobs to go at Rio Tinto

The world's second largest miner said the job cuts at its Australian iron ore business are part of a restructuring of the division.

November 17, 2016

China relaxes coal mining restrictions as supply tightens

Fresh rules aim to counter surging prices for the nation’s top energy source.

November 17, 2016

Of 22 banks polled NO-ONE sees copper price rally continue

New survey of analysts calls into question post-Trump surge with consensus forecasts pointing to sharp decline by year-end and continuing weakness in 2017.

November 15, 2016

Queensland groups launch campaign to support Adani’s Carmichael coal project

As Adani’s Carmichael project continues to gain momentum with the confirmation of construction commencing in 2017, community and industry groups have launched a support campaign on social media.

November 15, 2016

Gold miners to add 10m ounces per year by 2020

But US gold mining industry will stagnate says BMI Research in new study.

November 15, 2016

The future of mining is automated

Since the industrial revolution of the mid-1800s, processes and technologies across every sector of the modern economy have developed at a rapid pace.

November 14, 2016

Chilean mining costs highest in the world, despite saving measures

Production costs in Chile, the world’s No. 1 copper producer, were 5.4% higher last year when compared to its global peers’ average.

November 10, 2016

Harmony logs record quarterly revenue, halves debt

The world's fifth largest gold miner increased production, had stronger cash flows and paid shareholders a dividend in the first quarter of its 2017 financial year.

November 9, 2016

Gold stocks are soaring and we don’t need to tell you why

While gold is giving back some of its largest gains following Trump's win in the US Presidential election, miners of the precious metals continue to climb.

November 8, 2016

Gold demand plummets as central banks, consumers hold off — WGC

Consumer demand for jewellery, coins and bars, dropped by a quarter as high prices slowed down acquisitions from top consumers China and India. Investments, however, were up by 44%.