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.
July 3, 2015 China’s rate cuts to slow copper demand even further — report China's central bank commitment to ensure policy remained prudent this year may mean no more monetary stimulus, which could see copper demand growth slow further.
July 2, 2015 Anglo American laying off up to 20% of its staff as investors press for further savings Cuts likely to be announced at the end of the month, when the miner is set to publish its first-half results.
July 2, 2015 Mongolia’s mining sector ready to take off again — Erdene Resource The company, which owns a gold project in Mongolia, is optimistic about the country's stance towards foreign mining investment over the coming years.
China aluminum output at record, steel below 1 billion tons Aluminum production increased 2.4% to to 45.02 million tons, having risen every year this decade. January 19, 2026 | 09:27 am