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.

October 21, 2013

Western Australia natural resource industry still tops $100b

Iron ore accounted for $56 billion of mineral sales.

October 21, 2013

Oyu Tolgoi’s first international copper, gold shipment on its way to China

Operator Turquoise Hill expected to confirm news at some point Monday.

October 21, 2013

BHP adds $10m to Australian indigenous scholarship program

“Over the past five financial years, we have committed more than A$55 million in education initiatives through the BHP Billiton Community Development Program.”

October 21, 2013

Look out Hollywood, here comes Clive Palmer

Palmer says he's registered a production company to film Titanic II's maiden voyage.

October 19, 2013

Analysts forecast coal price boost this quarter

Production cuts and rising demand in Asia are expected to boost coal prices this quarter.

October 18, 2013

Hundreds attack Aussie miner offices in Kyrgyzstan

Group opposes letting foreigners mine Kyrgyzstan’s resources.