September 7, 2013

Abbott’s in, says Australia’s carbon tax will be gone in three years

"Australia is once more open for business."

September 6, 2013

The 10 biggest mining deals of 2012

Xstrata couldn't save 2012 from having the lowest number of mining industry transactions since 2005.

September 5, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: Proven gold reserves around the globe

World total of 52,000 metric tons.

September 5, 2013

Newcrest ‘independent’ review finds no conclusive evidence of tipping

Miner basically cleared itself of any wrong doing related to market disclosure rules.

September 5, 2013

Thermal coal approaches 4-year lows

Weak global demand, too much supply.

September 4, 2013

China’s number three zinc miner to acquire Aussie Perilya

Deal that values the mining company at just under A$270 million.

September 4, 2013

Queensland Premier promises not to hike coal royalties again

Reassures companies at BHP and Mitsubishi's coal mine opening.

September 4, 2013

Top miners to spend $244b in the next two years

BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto seem to believe the recovery has began.

September 4, 2013

BHP opens coal mine in Queensland despite market challenges

Prices for the fuel used to make steel have been hurting because of low demand and oversupply from rivals.

September 3, 2013

Industrial production, business confidence picking up in advanced economies: OECD

Though global growth is likely to remain sluggish for a while.