Out and about in Wollongong

China's imports of major commodities are often viewed through the prism of the performance of, and outlook for, the world's second-biggest economy.

The world's largest listed miner said iron ore output from Western Australia on a 100% basis was 76.8 million tonnes in the three months to June 30.

Environmental campaigners are challenging the approval of a coking coal mine in northwest England.

State-run news channel TVP Info reported that the miner was conscious when rescuers reached him.