September 6, 2016

Tasmania govt wants to restart Australia’s oldest mine

In commercial production since 1896, the Mount Lyell copper and gold mine on Tasmania's west coast was put on care and maintenance two years ago.

September 5, 2016

BHP Billiton launches Prospects blog

The blogs will offer views on economics, commodities outlook and individual markets, and broader issues such as policy, governance and our social contribution.

September 4, 2016

Coal India pushes into solar

Coal India is diversifying its core business through a plan to install 600 megawatts of solar power in four states.

September 2, 2016

Caterpillar to close Belgium plant, lay off 2000 workers

The possible plant closure, which could cost around 2,000 jobs, is part of a global restructuring plan announced in September that could see CAT cutting as many as 10,000 jobs…

September 1, 2016

Chart of the day: Asian PMIs finally turning upward

Followers of commodities dependent on the health of Asian manufacturing had something to brighten their spirits on Thursday.

August 31, 2016

Ownership of Panguna copper-gold mine triggers fresh dispute

Conflict comes as Rio Tinto donated its majority stake in the operation to both Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville last month.

August 30, 2016

Mongolia wants Rio to speed up Oyu Tolgoi expansion

Once the underground expansion is completed Ouy Tolgoi would become one of the three largest copper mines in the world.

August 30, 2016

Equal opportunity distribution through asset financing in mining equipment market

Between lessor and lessee in the growing mining equipment market, an asset manager acts as the lynchpin.

August 30, 2016

Foreign miners pull up stakes in Indonesia

Newmont Mining’s exit after more than 30 years illustrates mining companies’ growing difficulties there.

August 29, 2016

World’s largest gold mine could come under threat

Brutal regime earns $3.5bn/year from Muruntau and septuagenarian Uzbek dictator's hospitalization raises fears of power vacuum, influx of radical Islam.