October 15, 2014

China’s inland mills could be in market for 300mt seaborne iron ore

New research shows inland Chinese steel mills pay a 35% premium over seaborne benchmark with 210mt of steel capacity potentially looking for alternatives.

October 15, 2014

Prestigious book prize saves author from mining

Australian winner of Booker Prize said the $80,000 award means he doesn't have to become a mine worker anymore.

October 15, 2014

Mick Davis has now almost $5 billion to build new mining empire

The former Xstrata boss' new venture, X2 Resources, is "currently reviewing a number of opportunities in the metals and mining sector."

October 15, 2014

Australia, Brazil to control 90% of global iron ore trade by 2020

Despite iron ore prices touching rock bottom, the top three producers have no plans to slowdown production. Quite the contrary.

October 14, 2014

Rio Tinto: what other consolidation options are there in the mining sector?

Amongst the swathe of comment, reaction and analysis surrounding Glencore’s attempted takeover of Rio Tinto – revealed recently but rebuffed back in August – there was little surprise that Glencore…

October 13, 2014

Inside Australia’s graphite boom

2014 has seen graphite stocks in Australia take-off with the value of ASX-listed companies topping $1bn

October 13, 2014

PM Tony Abbott’s ‘coal is good for humanity’ remarks derided

The Guardian and ABC News led with the remarks in its coverage.

October 13, 2014

Over 30,000 job applicants for newly-opened coal mine in Queensland

The US$3.4 billion project is expected to produce up to 5.5 million tonnes metallurgical coal per year and create 500 jobs in Queensland.

October 13, 2014

Ten companies Adrian Day sees as stable in a world that is not

Is there any hope on the horizon for the gold funds?

October 10, 2014

China’s new coal import tax a disaster for Australian miners

The sudden reversion to protectionism is designed to save the local coal industry.