October 24, 2014 Iron ore and rare earth metals mining: an industry under siege? Resource scarcity and human rights issues surrounding metals extraction, coupled with unrelenting global demand mean the industry is facing some tough realities.
October 23, 2014 Asian gold demand up as India’s Diwali boost sales The World Gold Council predicts that India will import 850 to 950 tonnes of gold this year.
October 23, 2014 Rio’s Walsh gets big backing from shareholders, to stay longer as CEO The move is seen by analysts as an attempt to strengthen the firm’s image.
October 23, 2014 Caterpillar posts strong results despite poor mining sales The equipment maker beat analysts' expectations and the stock is skyrocketing in premarket trading.
October 22, 2014 Caterpillar global sales down 10% in September The equipment maker is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings Thursday.
October 22, 2014 China to scrap tariffs on Australian coal The controversial duties, imposed earlier this month, will be eliminated once ongoing negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two nations is finalized.
October 22, 2014 Horse breeders win coal mine expansion fight against Anglo American Planners ruled Anglo’s 100 million-tonne project was a threat to the Hunter Valley's thoroughbred and tourism industries.
October 21, 2014 India diamond merchant boss gives 500 cars, 200 apts to employees He has also insured 280 employees who have been with the company for more than a decade to the tune of $160,000 each.
October 20, 2014 Global unions converge in Mongolia in campaign for Rio Tinto workers’ rights Leaders of IndustriALL Global Union’s Rio Tinto Network will gather in Mongolia on 22 October to plan the next moves in the worldwide campaign to improve worker rights at the…
October 20, 2014 China sets tougher restrictions on illegal mining, exporting of rare earths Beijing has launched a five-month campaign that aims to finally crackdown on illegal extraction and smuggling of the coveted elements.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
