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.

May 5, 2014

Baosteel and Aurizon launch $1.4 billion bid for Aquila

The company invested in Aquila in 2009 to help fund its iron ore project and a separate coking coal mine.

May 1, 2014

Rio Tinto exhibits over $1 million in artwork from Australia’s Kimberley region

It consists 44 pieces of artwork valued at more than US$1 million, and is on display at the AAMU Museum of Contemporary Aboriginal Art in the Netherlands.