October 20, 2017 Rio opens books to over half-dozen possible suitors for Australia coal mines If successful, the mines could fetch around $2bn and complete Rio's plan to finalise its exit from the sector and focus on iron ore, copper and aluminum.
October 19, 2017 BHP presents united front against activist Elliott Ken MacKenzie defended CEO after attacks from activist investor Elliott Advisors prompted speculation that the end of Andrew Mackenzie's tenure was imminent.
October 19, 2017 BHP expects China’s growth to ease modestly over short term "[W]e expect growth in China to ease modestly over the short-term, as monetary policy tightens and housing and automotive markets soften," Mackenzie said.
October 19, 2017 BHP presents united front against activist Elliott Pressure has mounted on BHP and its chief executive since Elliott went public in April with its criticisms of the miner's strategy.
October 19, 2017 Vale’s iron ore output hits another record Iron ore production rose 3.3% compared with the same period last year to hit a fresh quarterly record of 95.1 million tonnes.
October 17, 2017 BHP’s copper production up sharply, iron ore down Fire shrinks Mt Whaleback iron ore production, but output at world's largest copper mine Escondida in Chile jumps 23%.
October 16, 2017 Copper price: Rio slashes production guidance Delayed ramp-up at Escondida, mine sequencing at Kennecott.
October 16, 2017 Iconic Australian jeweller showcases $100 million collection of coloured diamond jewellery The largest collection of exquisite fancy coloured diamonds and diamond jewellery ever publicly exhibited in the Southern Hemisphere is being showcased across Australia by iconic Australian jeweller Linneys.
October 15, 2017 Aussie copper explorer vaults 33% after selling key project Investors in Queensland Mining (ASX:QMN) got an unexpected surprise Monday morning after the company announced Friday it was selling its White Range copper, gold and cobalt project.
October 13, 2017 Zinc price spike sparks flurry of miner listings The metal has doubled in prices since late 2015 and investor demands are rising for this "hot commodity."
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