October 31, 2013

Mine water to threaten Great Barrier Reef: Aussie Greens

"The Newman government continues to ignore UNESCO's warning that the reef could be added to the list of World Heritage sites."

October 30, 2013

The Dalian effect? Benchmark iron ore price slides to 3-month low

Impact of first ever domestic Chinese iron ore futures are being felt on pricing of the steelmaking raw material.

October 30, 2013

A closer look at the US trade deficit

$730 billion in 2012.

October 30, 2013

BHP pledges $500k to Australian communities impacted by bushfires

The company will also commit two dollars for every one dollar donated by its employees.

October 29, 2013

Most of the 800 junior miners listed on the ASX are worthless— Rick Rule

Rule’s words echo several recent reports that paint a grim outlook for juniors everywhere.

October 29, 2013

Barrick’s height of hard luck: huge lake appears at one of its biggest Aussie mines

The miner faces extra-costs caused by unusual factors, such as venomous snakes, shellfish traps and submerged fence posts by its Lake Cowal gold mine in Australia.

October 29, 2013

Gold mining: Is Turkey a model country?

Gold production from Turkey is expected to rise to 36 tons in 2013 from 29.5 tons in 2012.

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.