August 1, 2014

ArcelorMittal back to profit despite challenging market conditions

The plunge in iron-ore prices is damping profits at the firm’s mining unit.

August 1, 2014

Mongolia foreign investment craters 70%

The Asian nation is dependent on foreign investment in the mining sector to fuel growth.

July 31, 2014

Aussie miners new dilemma: ore reserves up, exploration down

Half the firms surveyed by PwC reported an increase in their reserves compared to the previous financial year.

July 30, 2014

Coal exporters not backing down despite glut; could China enter the market too?

No signs of production slowdown in major coal-exporting countries.

July 30, 2014

Activist Casablanca Capital wins battle for Cliffs

The fund, with just a 5.2% stake in Cliffs, has vowed to sell or spin the miner's international operations.

July 30, 2014

Failure to cut carbon emissions to cost the U.S. $150bn a year: report

The White House document concludes that the cost of mitigating the effects of climate change could rise by as much as 40%.

July 30, 2014

Secret political payments by Japan power firm unveiled: Asahi

Seven prime ministers, other top politicians received funds.

July 28, 2014

Australian environmental watchdog approves Cameco uranium mine

Western Australia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommended state approval for the project, under certain conditions.

July 28, 2014

Australia’s newest and biggest coal mine gets federal approval

The controversial US$15bn Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Project is being developed by Indian conglomerate Adani Group.

July 25, 2014

Freeport, Indonesia make peace: copper exports to resume in August

Indonesia's top copper miner hopes next month to ramp up production and restart concentrate shipments from Grasberg, one of the world's largest copper mines.