June 1, 2015 Mining exploration spending in Australia hits decade-low The dramatic fall was led mainly by the iron ore and coal sectors.
June 1, 2015 Seafloor copper extraction better than traditional mining — report The study, commissioned by Nautilus Minerals, shows seabed copper mining may cause less disruptions to the environment and local communities than terrestrial operations.
May 31, 2015 Rio Tinto signs $20M IT services deal with Empired Contract involves support and project services for more than 170 applications. Empired is based in Perth.
May 31, 2015 What America can learn from China’s infrastructure Heavy news indeed for the country known for building the first-of-its-kind transcontinental railway and interstate highway system.
May 28, 2015 Iron ore tycoon Gina Rinehart loses $3.8bn legal battle She lost control of the family trust, which holds almost 25% of iron ore miner Hancock Prospecting.
May 27, 2015 Study: Climate affects copper deposits Climate has a strong impact on copper resources, according to a new research by the University of Idaho and the University of Michigan.
May 27, 2015 No point in top iron ore miners cutting supply: Goldman Goldman expects the iron ore "war of attrition" will continue while prices gradually decline toward its $40 per metric ton forecast by 2017.
May 26, 2015 Fortescue shares skyrocket on Chinese investment rumours The stock surged over 15% in early trade, closing at A$2.40, or 10.6% up, after reports of Chinese-linked companies seeking permission to invest in the iron ore producer.
May 26, 2015 China’s Zijin inks deals with two Canadian firms on the same day Perhaps the most important aspect of today’s agreements is the fact that both aim to form long-term strategic partnerships to collaborate on further ventures, opening new markets for all the…
Goldman lifts year-end gold price forecast to $5,400 This year, the bank sees private investors competing with institutions for gold as they look to diversify their portfolios. January 22, 2026 | 08:56 am
