December 27, 2012

Fortescue’s Solomon iron ore expansion back on track as spot prices rebound

Pilbara expansion to be completed in 2013

December 26, 2012

Rio Tinto lawyer detained in Mongolia released just in time for Christmas

Chief lawyer for SouthGobi denied permission to leave Mongolia two months ago

December 26, 2012

OZ Minerals continues to sit on AUD$750mn in acquisition funds as year rolls to an end

Share prices dive yet CEO Terry Burgess still refuses to rush into a purchase

December 24, 2012

Lion One Metals signs merger agreement with Avocet Resources Limited

Under the proposed merger, shareholders of Avocet will receive 1 share of Lion One for every 9.5 shares held in Avocet.

December 24, 2012

China’s Shandong Gold snares majority stake in Australia’s Focus Minerals

Deal is the biggest transaction of its type for a mid-tier gold miner in recent years

December 24, 2012

Western Australia expects four more uranium mines over next ten years

State premier gives firm support to uranium mining despite federal approval delays

December 24, 2012

Potash West lodges provisional patent application for processing breakthrough

Potash West is working on its revolutionary glauconite-to-fertiliser Dandaragan Trough project located to the north of Perth in Western Australia.

December 23, 2012

Mining costs soar as productivity languishes, superfluous staff proliferate

Excess sub-contractors and outdated construction techniques lead to cost blowouts and project delays

December 22, 2012

BHP rejects $50 million offer for Port Hedland resort

BHP Billiton has turned down a AUD 50 million offer from a consortium of investors for a collapsed resort project at Port Hedland. BHP's move is expected to lead to…

December 22, 2012

Iluka appoints 2 new non-executive directors to board

Iluka Resources has appointed James Hutchison Ranck and Greg Martin as non-executive directors to its board.