July 29, 2014

Global mining sector on the way up, but recovery still slow

The industry’s aggregate market capitalization improved for the sixth month in a row in June, reaching $1.75 trillion, the highest level since January 2013.

July 29, 2014

Aussie miners see more doom and gloom ahead

Survey shows 9 out of ten Australian mining execs see few positives over next 12 months.

July 28, 2014

Australian environmental watchdog approves Cameco uranium mine

Western Australia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommended state approval for the project, under certain conditions.

July 28, 2014

Australia’s newest and biggest coal mine gets federal approval

The controversial US$15bn Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Project is being developed by Indian conglomerate Adani Group.

July 25, 2014

Miners need to overhaul business model to boost productivity: study

Cost reduction measures in the mining industry could well have undermined the sector's productivity, which remains down, according to a new EY report.

July 25, 2014

Macarthur Minerals announces closing of AUD$2.24 million private placement financing

Pleased to announce.

July 24, 2014

This Aussie town lets people pay for a hotel room with gold

They can also buy a car and even pay visits to the local doctor with the shiny yellow metal.

July 23, 2014

Rio Tinto planning Australia’s largest iron ore mine

The 70 million tonne-a-year project in the Pilbara is meant to replace other Yandicoogina’s areas that are running out of ore.

July 23, 2014

UN opens up more deep sea areas for mining, issues seven new licences

State-owned and private companies from the UK, Germany, India, Brazil, Singapore and Russia are among those to benefit from the seabed regulator’s decision.

July 23, 2014

BHP Billiton wants bigger share of the iron ore market

BHP’s major vote of confidence in iron ore proves the company trusts it can mine the bulk commodity for less than many rival producers, and thrive even in an environment…