October 8, 2012 Australia’s growth prospects downgraded by IMF on commodities dependence The International Monetary Fund's 2013 growth forecast for Australia has been moderately reduced due to the country's significant exposure to international commodities markets.
October 8, 2012 BHP cuts iron ore jobs BHP Billiton's efforts to control costs in the face of weaker demand for key industrial commodities has shifted to cutting jobs at its Australian iron ore operations, the biggest driver…
October 8, 2012 Arrium spurned billion dollar bid on expectations of iron ore rebound Aussie iron ore miner and steelmaker Arrium (ASX:ARI) has stated publicly that it spurned a $1 billion takeover bid from a Korean consortium due to expectations of a rebound in…
October 7, 2012 Rusal goes cold on Gladstone plant Russian aluminium company Rusal has revealed that it will not invest in a planned $A400 million gas-fired power plant at the refinery of Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL). QAL is a…
October 5, 2012 IBM expands into resource sector as miners strive to tamp rising costs IBM is ramping up its provision of services and equipment to the Australian resources sector as rising costs compel miners to seek to cheaper and more efficient operating methods.
October 5, 2012 West Africa could become the next iron ore hot spot West Africa could become the next hot spot for iron ore due to its untapped bounty of the key steel-making ingredient.
October 5, 2012 Australia plays risky balancing game with Asian suitors bearing FTA’s Australia faces the parlous challenge of juggling trade relations with the three key East Asian economies, all of whom covet free trade agreements with the antipodean continent in order to…
October 4, 2012 Australian mining tycoon unveils plans to resurrect the Titanic Flamboyant Australian mining tycoon Clive Palmer has plans to construct a near-perfect replica of the ill-fated giant passenger ship.
October 4, 2012 Argyle’s sparkle lights up Rio Tinto’s newest collection of rough diamonds Miner giant Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) launched Thursday its “Specials” tender, which showcases the finest large rough diamonds from a year’s production from its three operating diamond mines.
October 4, 2012 Rio Tinto to install world’s largest underground automated mining system Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) has plans in motion to install the world's largest underground automated mining system at its Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
