Resourcehouse launches $3.6bn IPO in Hong Kong

Australian mining company Resourcehouse, controlled by billionaire Clive Palmer, launched its planned $3.6 billion Hong Kong IPO on Sunday, betting on rising coal prices to attract investors to its large initial public offering.

The company, which is raising funds to develop thermal coal and an iron ore project, has received positive feedback during meetings with investors since it started road shows almost two weeks ago, despite volatility in global commodity markets.