April 4, 2016

BHP Billiton, Wilson Security embroiled in Panama papers saga

The mining giant and a security firm that guards major government buildings are among hundreds of Australian names linked to a Panama law firm that helps the rich hide money.

April 4, 2016

INFOGRAPHIC: Receding Arctic ice unlocking fathomless mineral resources

If you don’t mind frost and cost.

April 4, 2016

Anglo American sells majority stake in Australian coal mine

The sale of the Foxleigh mine is part of Anglo’s recently announced exit from coal, which is included in one of the sector’s biggest divestment schemes.

April 4, 2016

The uranium shakedown: How Mongolia and Russia conspired against western investors (Part 3 of 3)

In the final part of our probe into the curious case of Khan Resources, we review events leading to the seizure of the company’s Mongolian assets and its chairman’s unusual…

April 3, 2016

The uranium shakedown: How Mongolia and Russia conspired against western investors (Part 2 of 3)

In the second installment of the curious case of Khan Resources, we explore the company’s turbulent history in Mongolia and document a deal with Russia’s leadership to swap its uranium…

April 1, 2016

Colombia joins the World Coal Association

The Colombian Mining Association (CMA) has joined the World Coal Association (WCA), the global network for the coal industry, as its newest Associate Member.

April 1, 2016

BHP more than triples Brazilian staff in light of Samarco disaster

It has also opened offices in Belo Horizonte, which is more than 100 km (70 miles) from its Samarco interests.

April 1, 2016

Canadian police warn of new scam targeting out-of-work miners

Red Maple Mining hoax has been popping up in a classified ad on the website Kijiji, Ontario officers say.

April 1, 2016

World’s largest coal producer keeps adding to global supply glut

Coal India just posted its highest ouput in almost three decades.

April 1, 2016

China’s coal companies are so desperate, they’ve started farming to keep employees busy

In an unusual attempt to prevent more protests, some of China’s biggest coal mining companies are now focusing on other businesses entirely.