October 28, 2013

Western Australia gov says yes to fracking

"I strongly believe we can achieve this without compromising the environment or safety."

October 27, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: World’s gold producing countries

China is the largest gold producing country with 370 metric tons.

October 26, 2013

D11 tractor crushes light vehicle, driver escapes with cut finger

Lucky.

October 25, 2013

Rio sells stake in Clermont coal to Glencore for $1bn

The mining giant is selling its 50.1% stake in Clermont coal mine to a company jointly owned by Glencore Xstrata and Sumitomo Corporation.

October 25, 2013

Bushfire forces evacuation at Pilbara mine

The company says it's working to contain the fire and that to date there have been no injuries.

October 24, 2013

Aussie gov produces draft repeal of mining tax

Not a done deal quite yet.

October 24, 2013

Global exploration budget to fall 29% by end of the year

Despite this year's financial woes, companies continued exploring in as many as 127 countries, especially on high- or medium-risk jurisdictions.

October 23, 2013

Using eucalyptus trees to find gold

An emerging technique for prospecting.

October 22, 2013

BHP, Rio to inject $10bn in Australia’s iron ore sector

Signs of recovery in the resource industry.

October 21, 2013

BHP’s iron ore business shoots the lights out

World's biggest miner ups iron ore production 23% after 35mtpa Jimblebar project comes in six months ahead of schedule.