July 8, 2015

NSW conditional approval for new coal mine slammed

Federal Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce has hit out at the Government's decision to give conditional approval for a huge open-cut coal mine near prime agricultural land.

July 7, 2015

Copper prices hit 6-year low, blame China

As high volatility in the Chinese stock-market reinforced worries of a dropping demand from the nation, the world’s top metals consumer.

July 7, 2015

These are the top business risks mining and metals firms face

Getting — and keeping — a social license to operate, as well as resource nationalism, remain among the top five business risks for the industry.

July 7, 2015

Aussie state change to mining rules could block planned projects — industry

But New South Wales says the proposed amendment would give social and environmental issues equal standing with the economic in decision making.

July 7, 2015

Iron ore prices going from bad to worse — below $50

The sustained losses place smaller miners back in the danger zone.

July 6, 2015

Iron ore price getting crushed again

Chinese steel prices fall to record low Monday, dragging down iron ore price another 4%.

July 6, 2015

Mongolia to sell stake in its giant Tavan Tolgoi coal mine

The move is part of a plan to sell the government's holdings in 10 state-owned companies over this year and next to boost foreign investment and revive growth.

July 6, 2015

Australian coal miners attack China’s new testing system

They claim Beijing is using it to block imports and so favour its own struggling coal industry.

July 5, 2015

Great Barrier reef escapes in-danger listing from UNESCO

Lobbying from the Australian Government

July 3, 2015

Iron ore hits four-month low

As fresh reports provided further evidence of a slowing Chinese economic and consequently increasing stock piles up at its ports.