May 1, 2013

Collapse of equipment makers adds fresh evidence the mining boom is over

Analyst warns that major mining companies’ current focus on returns will reduce supply growth and lead to higher commodity prices.

May 1, 2013

VIDEO: Huge gold demand underlies marketplace

Veracity of consumers' appetite for the yellow metal caught many dealers by surprise.

April 30, 2013

Australia’s Argyle diamond mine opens underground operations

Mine life will be extended until 2020 at minimum.

April 30, 2013

Rio Tinto considers selling its diamond mines

The company's gemstone mines are estimated to be worth $2.2 billion.

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 28, 2013

SLIDESHOW: Mining billionaires 2013

How the mighty have fallen.

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.