October 24, 2014

India closer to ending decades-old state monopoly on coal

The country is opening coal mining to private firms.

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…