August 14, 2014 Australian gold mining firm pushed off Guadalcanal St Barbara says all staff evacuated from its Gold Ridge mine on the Solomon Islands over security concerns.
August 13, 2014 Depression, illnesses, exhaustion killing miners in Western Australia The recent deaths of nine West Australian fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers who took their own lives has put the topic back in the spotlight.
August 13, 2014 Iron ore price slides after China data shock Near 2-month low after Chinese lending, output and spending data indicate deepening economic malaise with broadest measure falling to 2009 levels.
August 13, 2014 Glencore zinc and nickel output drops Mines in Australia and Dominican Republic put on care and maintenance and Canadian operations' reserves depleted during first half of the year.
August 12, 2014 This $2 million red diamond is the hero in Rio’s annual tender In the 30 years Rio Tinto's Argyle Pink Diamonds have been tendering the rare gems, only 13 red diamonds have been brought in.
August 11, 2014 Papua New Guinea new mining law takes away Rio’s subsidiary rights The ruling formalizes the Bougainville province's control of its own resources, which means the national PNG mining law no longer applies.
August 11, 2014 Australia may ban uranium sales to Russia as part of sanctions Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said that sanctions to date had only been imposed on Russian individuals and companies but Australia could consider "other options".
August 11, 2014 Coal oversupply to cap prices to 5-year-low Not even higher seasonal demand expected as the Northern Hemisphere heads into winter will save coal from its free falling, analysts say.
August 10, 2014 Newmont steps up pressure against W. Australia’s royalty hike Company argues a royalty hike would jeopardize the profitability of Australia's two largest gold mines.
August 8, 2014 Vale to double iron ore shipments to China by 2019 Currently Vale supplies 12% to 14% of China’s consumption of the steel-making ingredient.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
