November 10, 2015 Collectors and connoisseurs shine at Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender The Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, known as the ‘Connoisseurs Collection” weighing a total of 44.14 carats and including four Fancy Red diamonds, was internationally popular with winners from 11 countries.
November 9, 2015 Commodities rout a sign the world economy is growing, says economist Peter Hall, chief economist of Export Development Canada, says it’s all about the end of quantitative easing.
November 9, 2015 The Whole Story: New Publication Details Mining’s Contribution to the Australian Community The Minerals Council of Australia has today released a new publication The Whole Story that details the contribution that Australia’s mining industry makes to communities across Australia.
November 9, 2015 BHP Billiton hits seven-year low in wake of Brazil disaster Analysts estimate the accident is likely to keep the the Samarco iron ore mine shut until financial 2019, with clean-up costs exceeding US$1 billion.
November 5, 2015 Even iron ore lump prices are being crushed Premiums for lump ore which let steelmakers lower pollution and cut costs have shrunk from $20 to just $3 a tonne.
November 5, 2015 New Agreement Signed With Banjima People BHP Billiton has signed a new native title agreement with the Banjima People in Western Australia.
November 4, 2015 Iron ore price drop near record low ‘self imposed’ Cliffs CEO heaps scorn on Rio Tinto and BHP living in "an imaginary world" as iron ore falls to second lowest spot price on record.
November 4, 2015 Glencore shares soar on faster than expected debt reduction The stock ignored news from Zambia where President Edgar Lungu said he would not allow the firm to lay off workers at its Mopani Copper Mine, as it mothballs it…
November 2, 2015 Needs of communities near mines in poor countries must prevail in the mining lifecycle, says Global Policy Forum The importance of going beyond environmental considerations when planning the lifecycle of mines to include socioeconomic considerations was a key topic discussed at the last UNCTAD meeting.
November 1, 2015 Australia’s junior sector turns to crowdfunding The growing practice consists on soliciting small amounts of money from a large number of people in order to fund a project or venture.
Chinalco, Rio Tinto buy control of Brazilian aluminum firm CBA for $904 million Together, the companies will acquire a 68.6% stake or 446.6 million shares of the Brazilian aluminum producer. January 29, 2026 | 04:34 pm
