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.

August 8, 2014

China’s rare earth industry will look very different in 5 months

WTO ruling an afterthought as Beijing approves sweeping changes to its rare earth industry and fast-tracks state stockpiling.

August 8, 2014

About those Chinese iron ore miners cutting output

It's just not happening; thanks to support from China's local governments says new report.

August 7, 2014

Cliffs appoints Goncalves CEO after Casablanca proxy win

Casablanca Capital-backed Lourenco Goncalves (55) is also the new chairman of the board.

August 7, 2014

China to ban coal use in Beijing by 2020

Experts claim ban is unlikely to have a significant impact on the country's coal consumption in the short term.

August 6, 2014

BHP vows to fight planned Aussie port strike

More than half country's iron ore shipped via export hub.

August 6, 2014

Orica to split mining and chemicals divisions

Firm aims to become a pure mining services provider.