September 7, 2012 Gold breaks out; jobs report is weak In anticipation of the job's report, the markets and gold jumped yesterday, but there was no good news for President Obama as Friday's report shows the US added a paltry…
September 7, 2012 Rio Tinto creates virtual mine to teach block caving Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) has teamed up with Sydney's University of New South Wales to create the world's first virtual mine for the purpose of teaching block caving
September 7, 2012 Rio cuts jobs at aluminum operations in Australasia Diversified mining giant Rio Tinto has announced major job cuts at aluminum operations in both Australia and New Zealand.
September 7, 2012 Chinese demand to prop up Aussie mining boom for years to come Australian trade minister Craig Emerson has said Chinese demand will continue to give support to the country's mining boom despite declines in export prices.
September 6, 2012 Australian H1 gold output contracts as Chinese production races ahead Australian 2012 first half gold output has fallen 5% year on year while Chinese production gained 7%
September 5, 2012 Rinehart’s critique of Aussie economy triggers personal attacks Gina Rinehart has raised the ire of the Australian public again with a ten minute Youtube speech on the shortcomings of the country's economy which has triggered ad hominem attacks…
September 5, 2012 Fortescue offloads Pilbara power station for $300 million Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) has sold a power station in the Pilbara in an effort by the troubled iron producer to further reduce costs.
September 4, 2012 The world’s most precious diamond collection on sale Rio Tinto is taking its collection of the world's most rare and valuable pink, red and blue diamonds to the auction table.
September 4, 2012 Giant white diamond found in Angola Perth's Lonrho Mining (ASX:LOM) has discovered a giant 131.5-carat gem-quality white diamond at its Lulo Concession mine in Angola.
September 4, 2012 Rising costs and weak commodities imperil AUD$100 billion in scheduled projects Rising labor and construction costs as well as declines in commodities prices have cast doubt on AUD$100 billion in mining and energy projects in Australia.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
