June 27, 2013 Glencore Xstrata cuts coal production at Aussie mines, slashes 450 jobs In total, over 1,000 coal jobs have been cut this week alone in Australia's mining sector.
June 27, 2013 BHP Billiton stock sinks to 4-year low, more pain ahead for miners "As long as the world’s most important central banks are stepping back from further monetary stimulus, and China’s appetite for raw materials slows down, the earnings trajectory for metals and…
June 26, 2013 INFOGRAPHIC: future mining success calls for improved comminution "Smart blasting, mineral pre-concentration, novel flowsheets and new grinding technologies are just a few of the different strategies which can improve cost effectiveness."
June 26, 2013 Rio suspends coal exports from Mozambique over threats Rios' security concerns follow threats from the former guerrilla group Renamo. Vale continues shipments as usual.
June 26, 2013 Miners got A$4.5 billion from taxpayers last year: Australian Institute Subsidies were 12.5% higher in 2012 compared to the year before.
June 26, 2013 Moly Mines cashed up at A$80 million after iron ore sale is complete Looking for copper and gold assets.
June 25, 2013 Cost-cutting Rio to offload Mozambique coal unit The mining giant is in the process of choosing a financial adviser to assist with the transaction.
June 25, 2013 Glencore Xstrata, Peabody lay off over 500 Aussie coal miners Pushed by a global surplus of coal that is negatively affecting its price.
June 24, 2013 Without buyers, Rio Tinto holds on to its diamonds "There's no point in cutting off your nose to spite your face just to achieve an end."
June 21, 2013 Iron ore price can’t escape metals sell-off A 7% rally in the price of iron ore came to an abrupt end on Friday.
Former BHP executive to be appointed Chile’s mining minister Santiago Montt, who has a doctorate in law from Yale University, will be named to President-Elect José Antonio Kast’s cabinet in a ceremony Tuesday evening. January 20, 2026 | 10:57 am
