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.

October 10, 2014

Former Xstrata boss tried buying BHP’s coal division: report

It is unclear whether Mick Davis bid for all the assets that BHP ended up including in the new to-be listed firm.

October 9, 2014

Glencore considered Australia listing: report

The commodities trader and miner explored a stock-exchange listing Down Under.

October 9, 2014

Iron ore war: Rio Tinto ‘not standing still’ over BHP’s production boost

The head of the iron ore division, Andrew Harding, defens Rio's own plans to ramp up ore production.

October 8, 2014

Cutifani says tough decisions needed to restore credibility

Anglo's chief warned the company plans to take severe measures over the next two years.

October 8, 2014

Glencore doesn’t give up on Rio Tinto, seeks to create largest mining company

It’s good to be Ivan Glasenberg’s neighbour.

October 7, 2014

Queensland wants coal waste to be dumped onshore, not near reef

The state government submitted an application to the federal government for 3mn m³ of dredging material to be disposed on land.

October 7, 2014

Port Hedland’s iron ore shipments to China fall in Sept

But with BHP Billiton's announced production boost the port is likely to recover quickly.

October 6, 2014

‘No discussion taking place with Glencore’: Rio Tinto

Preferring to "successfully execute" alone.

October 6, 2014

Rio Tinto faces day of defiance by thousands of workers

Mining giant Rio Tinto will face protests around the world on Oct. 7, in a coordinated day of defiance by thousands of its employees.