September 6, 2011 Copper extends losses on weak LME trend Copper extended its losses in futures trade today, declining by 0.56% to Rs 417.85 per kg amid a weak trend on the London Metal Exchange and subdued domestic demand.
September 6, 2011 Newcastle Port third phase coal expansion approval BHP Billiton has approved a further US$367 million (BHP Billiton share) investment for the third stage of development of the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group’s (NCIG) coal handling facility in Newcastle,…
September 6, 2011 Australian miners urged to drive development of Africa’s gold hot spot: Ghana Australia’s African-focused explorers, developers and miners were urged last week to drive a resurgent minerals sector in one of the continent’s hottest gold spots, Ghana. Speaking on the second day…
September 6, 2011 Aureus showcasing low-profile underground mining tyres at AIMEX Aureus International is putting the spotlight on its low profile, reinforced Eternity underground mining tyres on Stand H1188 during AIMEX at Sydney Olympic Park, September 6-9. The tyres are designed…
September 5, 2011 Europe tumbles on debt fears European stocks plunged and the euro tumbled, as investors piled into safe-haven assets amid rising fears over Europe's sovereign debt crisis and economic growth on both sides of the Atlantic.
September 5, 2011 Carbon cap revival led by Gillard called stupid by Xstrata Julia Gillard, determined to join efforts to reduce global warming, intends to revive cap and trade as Europe puts curbs on the United Nations-run emissions credit market and the U.S.…
September 5, 2011 Former BHP boss takes aim at ‘woeful’ productivity Former BHP Billiton chairman Don Argus has blasted the Gillard government's tax reform agenda as token and piecemeal and joined the chorus of big-business figures calling for the renewed deregulation…
September 5, 2011 More arrests in India as corruption cancer spreads India's reputation as a mining jurisdiction was further besmirched today after two powerful mining magnates were arrested over allegations of corruption. The Guardian reports that Indian police have arrested Gali…
September 5, 2011 Gold to trade above $2000 by year end: Standard Bank Precious metal gold is trading low since quite some time as investors have turned away from safe-havens, expecting the US Federal Reserve to announce further monetary easing (QE3) when it…
September 5, 2011 Gold climbs above $1,900 as concern about slowing economies stokes demand Gold gained above $1,900 an ounce in London as concern about slowing economic growth and Europe’s debt woes spurred demand for a protection of wealth.
Northern Star climbs to record high as first-half profit surges 49% The gold miner reported underlying net profit after tax of A$759.8 million ($541 million) for the half year ended December 31. February 11, 2026 | 03:33 pm