May 13, 2014 Former Aussie coal magnate stages major comeback with $150m acquisition Nathan Tinkler, the Australian electrician turned mining entrepreneur, has bought Peabody Energy’s Wilkie Creek mine in Queensland.
May 13, 2014 Northern Star to become Australia’s No.2 gold producer after acquiring Jundee mine Jundee is expected to lift Northern Star's production from about 350,000 ounces a year to about 550,000 ounces a year by 2015.
May 12, 2014 Mining CEO arrested, India’s multimillion dollar coal mine contract in jeopardy Australia’s largest construction company warns its Indian sudsidiary might lose a multimillion dollar contract to develop and operate the $5.5 billion Pakri Barwadih coal mine.
May 12, 2014 Protester dressed as gecko blocks coal trains The company has been facing a string of attacks as of late.
May 8, 2014 Miners’ time to rejoice: Rio Tinto hints at imminent end of downturn The head of the world’s second largest mining company, Sam Walsh, said he will soon stop focusing on cost cuts to centre on growth again.
May 8, 2014 Australia gives green light to new $15bn coal mine despite Barrier Reef qualms Adani Group's mine, designed to eventually produce 60 million tonnes of thermal coal a year, has been the focus of ongoing opposition.
May 7, 2014 John Mauldin’s knock on the side of the head to world leaders The future will be decided in a race between global advances in demand for resources, complex technology and biotech innovation, and growing sovereign debt.
May 7, 2014 Fortescue Metals looks to expand markets beyond China Worries over an economic slowdown in the world's largest iron ore importer have contributed to the 21% drop of iron ore prices so far this year.
May 7, 2014 Resource rich countries lead global conflict and political violence index Levels of conflict and political violence have risen significantly in 48 countries, most of them considered traditional mining destinations.
May 6, 2014 Make way for more driverless trucks: BHP The autonomous trucks cut costs by reducing the need to house, feed and employ four drivers.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
