January 22, 2013 Cyclone off Australia halts world shipments of iron ore Three major ports closed affecting big miners Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue.
January 22, 2013 BHP Billiton production report for the half year ended December 2012 The release highlights iron, copper, petroleum and coal production.
January 22, 2013 Helicopters enlisted to combat copper thieves Law-enforcement in the Australian city of Melbourne have availed themselves of infrared-equipped helicopters in an effort to combat rampant theft of copper cables
January 22, 2013 China invests in Western Australian uranium A state-owned Chinese enterprise has emerged as a key shareholder in the latest uranium explorer to be listed in Australia.
January 22, 2013 South Africa becomes China’s third biggest iron ore supplier Rival exporter India struggles to overcome troubles in its mining sector, while Australia remains well in the lead
January 21, 2013 Australia and India to start talks on uranium sales Government representatives will meet in March.
January 21, 2013 Rinehart tells Rio Tinto to move HQ to Australia Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart says said most of Rio's money was generated in Western Australia and that the miner should set up in Perth.
January 21, 2013 Rio Tinto fighting to keep Australia in top iron ore producer spot Even with significant ore bodies coming on stream from 2015 onwards in Brazil (Anglo’s Minas Rio and Vale’s Serra Sul), Australia will be able to keep its crown in this…
January 17, 2013 Lucky Aussie prospector finds massive $260K gold nugget The piece is a 22-cm-long hunk of gold weighing 5.5 kg.
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