September 7, 2015

Newcrest halts Cadia mine after worker’s death

After a mine technician was fatally injured at the site Sunday night.

September 7, 2015

Sulphur could hold key to next generation of mining deposits, research suggests

A team of Australian scientists is on the hunt for gold and other metals by detecting areas high in sulphur.

September 7, 2015

Glencore fights back — to slash debt by $10bn, halt copper mines in Africa

Mounting pressure from investors has forced the firm to come up with a $10 billion package of debt-reduction measures.

September 7, 2015

Worker dies after truck rolls at Chinese-owned Hanking Gold Mining WA mine

The death of the Australian worker at Cornishman Pit gold mine will be investigated by the Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum.

September 4, 2015

World’s top 5 miners lose $540 BILLION market worth

CHART: The commodity slump has slashed major miners' market valuations to 60–88% below 2011 highs.

September 4, 2015

Glencore’s just had one of its worst weeks ever — shares down 22 pct

The company, already the worst performer in the FTSE 100 index in 2015, has lost almost 60% of its value since the beginning of the year.

September 3, 2015

Western Australia premier calls end of mining downturn

Premier Colin Barnett says the mining downturn has bottomed but warns the next 12 months will be risky for minerals companies.

September 3, 2015

Can a weak Australian currency blow investment dollars toward mining companies? Morgans’ James Wilson singles out three gold companies making headway

Morgans Senior Analyst James Wilson shares the names of ASX-listed gold, iron and graphite companies worth watching.

September 3, 2015

China’s economic transformation to drive new global demand for flake graphite: Australian junior explorer boss

The transformation of China’s economy away from manufacturing to downstream technology development is expected to drive significant new demand for the world’s flake graphite producers.

September 2, 2015

Iron ore price extends gains

But summer likely only the "calm before the storm".