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.

November 15, 2016

New metal detection technology strikes gold

The larger coil not only covers more ground in less time but its improved depth detection also helps search for gold previously too deep to detect.