November 20, 2012

Legendary diamond could give float some sparkle

Australian diamond explorer going by the name of GeoCrystal is applying to the ASX based on a legendary diamond and a bunch of facts.

November 20, 2012

BHP Billiton looks for new CEO outside mining

BHP Billiton's (NYSE:BHP), the world's largest mining company, has not been successful in its quest to find a suitable successor to Marius Kloppers, as the South African approaches his sixth…

November 20, 2012

Mulsanne Resources liquidated as Tinkler’s business empire buckles under debt

Novocastrian mining tycoon could face insolvent trading charges or personal bankruptcy proceedings over failure to make payment to Blackwood

November 20, 2012

Palmer in legal stoush with Chinese partners over Pilbara ore rights

CITIC Pacific lodges appeals with WA's Supreme Court to block Mineralogy's lease termination

November 19, 2012

Rio Tinto buffing diamond float to take on De Beers

The world's number two miner wants "much more" than the $500m BHP got for Ekati by listing a new entity in London.

November 19, 2012

Newcrest licence to Australia’s largest gold mine challenged

Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) (TSX:NM), one of the world’s top five gold miners by production, reserves and market capitalization, is facing a lawsuit that challenges its licence to Australia’s largest underground…

November 19, 2012

Marmota Energy uncovers more copper

Assays reveal higher grades of ore

November 17, 2012

Biker gangs infiltrate Australian mines to run prostitution rings

It's too dangerous to go against them.

November 16, 2012

Paladin Energy: Purchase of shares

Paladin Energy Ltd today notes that Mr. Donald Shumka has purchased additional shares of the company on market.

November 16, 2012

Fortescue Metals expands into oil and gas

Pure iron ore player diversifies its portfolio