March 1, 2012 New Hope not selling itself for $5 billion Australian coal producer New Hope Corp will not put itself up for auction for more than $5 billion after a five-month sale process failed to come up with a deal,…
February 29, 2012 Challenges facing the Australian diamond industry After five years of declines, primarily attributed to low production, poor prices, and a high Australian dollar, IBISWorld’s “Industries to fly and fall in 2012” report forecasts a “revenue rebound”…
February 28, 2012 Lynas website hacked as thousands protest Malaysia rare earth plant Thousands of protesters have been converging on Lynas Corporation's new rare earths processing facility in Malaysia according to reports. The Australian producer's website was also hacked over the weekend.
February 27, 2012 Rapidly changing Australian uranium sector in spotlight in Adelaide this week Just how Australia’s uranium exploration and uranium mining sectors are to emerge from the current political, economic, energy feedstock and emissions reduction debate surrounding the domestic use of nuclear energy…
February 26, 2012 Stand-off continues in central Qld coal mines A dispute between unions and one of the world's biggest coal miners has escalated with more industrial action planned in central Queensland this weekend.
February 25, 2012 Crowd expected Monday at Surry’s coal plant hearing Feb. 25--SURRY -- The Surry County Planning Commission will hold its new public hearing on Old Dominion Electric Cooperative's proposed coal-fueled power plant on Monday.
February 24, 2012 Hire more women to save money: consultant Hiring more women to work at mines in Hunter Valley, NSW could save companies money because they are easier on the equipment, says a workplace consultant.
February 23, 2012 Newmont announces record operating cash flow of $3.6 billion and record annual revenue of $10.4 billion in 2011 Record regular dividends paid to shareholders of $494 million, up 100% from 2010, representing a payout ratio of 23% of adjusted net income.
February 23, 2012 Archean Star Encounters 28 Meters of Mineralization in Hole TB008 at Gnaweeda Archean Star Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ASP) (the "Company" or "Archean") announces multiple gold intersections contained within a 41 meter interval in diamond drill hole TB006 that has recently been completed…
Gold price surpasses $4,900 as record rally carries on Spot gold rose nearly 2% to set a fresh all-time high of $4,923.63 per ounce. January 22, 2026 | 11:59 am