Glencore gives investors $2.9bn in dividends after ‘strongest’ results ever

CEO Andrew Mackenzie's pay package is already only half that of his predecessor.

Warsaw has promised industry support.

Bubble chart shows heavy reliance on iron ore and oil for revenues and profits post demerger.

New company would still have its primary listing in Australia, with secondary listings in South Africa and the UK.

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the discovery of one of two ships that comprised Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition in 1845, which has revived interest in the metals wealth of the Arctic and its ownership.

It only spared four of the licences granted since 1993.

Bridgette Radebe, chairwoman of Mmakau Mining and president of the South African Mining Development Association, is known for being one of Africa’s first black female mine owners.

Fresh data suggests it is still too early to celebrate a recovery in the sector.

Producers’ limited export pipeline capacity coupled with the end of the U.S. summer driving season has tend to lead to oil surpluses, sending prices down. .. Not this year.