April 29, 2013 The ‘now or never moment’ for private equity in mining "Interest from private equity in sector is the highest I have ever seen"
April 29, 2013 BHP Billiton sells Pinto Valley mining operation for US$650 million BHP Billiton employees working at Pinto Valley and SMARRCO will become employees of Capstone as part of the transaction.
April 27, 2013 Australian Federal Government to prevent fracking around the Great Barrier Reef In February, the conservative state government of Queensland lifted a ban on shale oil exploration and production along its coast, enabling companies to begin assessing the potential there, in the…
April 26, 2013 Mining tycoon revives United Australia political party VIDEO: One of its policies is to process more mineral resources within the country.
April 24, 2013 China’s March iron ore imports from Australia rise China imported 32.17 million mt of iron ore from Australia in March, up 12% year on year and up 27.5% from February.
April 24, 2013 Coal: Good for Australia; good for the world Our industry has to remind everyone about the value of coal for socio-economic development, especially when irresponsible and ignorant calls are being made to phase out coal or stop its…
April 24, 2013 Sixty Australian nickel miners let go Workers will receive the "legally mandated severance packages."
April 24, 2013 Australia’s Newcrest reviewing high-cost gold operations Company cites declining commodity prices and weaker currencies as part of a more challenging business environment.
April 23, 2013 New documentary examines ‘secret world’ of gold VIDEO: A look at the power and politics of gold, from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
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