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."

October 12, 2017

Australian Mining Companies Are Unlocking the People Puzzle in Africa

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