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Directors want to to take ENRC private.

More than 150 scientists from 33 institutions signed a letter warning the Australian government of the mounting threats to the Great Barrier Reef from new coal ports and other industrial projects.

Government will also introduce new environmental laws.

The world's 40 largest miners announced a massive $45 billion in writedowns last year.

The company cited unacceptable operational losses as the reason for the closure.

"China's mines are considered among the world's deadliest due to lax safety regulation, corruption and poor operating procedures."

Famous economist gives six reasons gold is heading for $1,000.

Government cites lack of sufficient answers about environmental issues.

Capital expenditure in mining peaked last year, stabilized in the second half of 2012 and then plunged steeply in the March quarter, wiping almost $1.5 billion off Australia's quarterly output.