November 17, 2016 China relaxes coal mining restrictions as supply tightens Fresh rules aim to counter surging prices for the nation’s top energy source.
November 17, 2016 Heads roll at Rio Tinto over Simandou probe — Davies, Valentine fired Energy and Minerals chief executive Alan Davies said he would take the mining giant to court over his dismissal, adding there were “no grounds” for his termination.
November 17, 2016 VIDEO: Eagles attack and take down drones at remote mining site in Australia South Africa's Gold Fields has already lost nine of these vehicles since it adopted the technology at its St Ives operation, in Western Australia.
November 17, 2016 Of 22 banks polled NO-ONE sees copper price rally continue New survey of analysts calls into question post-Trump surge with consensus forecasts pointing to sharp decline by year-end and continuing weakness in 2017.
November 16, 2016 Iron ore price stabilizes after sharp drop BHP, Fortescue have no plans to follow Rio Tinto in shutting down iron ore mines over end of year holiday period.
November 16, 2016 Australian coal continues to underpin economic development in Asia The Report confirms that Australia remains the world’s largest coal exporter, contributing more than $40 billion to the national economy.
November 16, 2016 Rio learnt about Simandou dubious payment over a year ago — report Company is said to have found out about the emails referring to a questionable $10.5m payment to a consultant over the Guinea project more than a year ago, not 'just'…
November 15, 2016 Queensland groups launch campaign to support Adani’s Carmichael coal project As Adani’s Carmichael project continues to gain momentum with the confirmation of construction commencing in 2017, community and industry groups have launched a support campaign on social media.
November 15, 2016 Gold miners to add 10m ounces per year by 2020 But US gold mining industry will stagnate says BMI Research in new study.
November 15, 2016 Iron ore price plummets 9% Beijing clampdown on speculation as Rio Tinto announces closure of Pilbara mine over Christmas.
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