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Current mining downturn not a ‘normal’ one — Moody’s

The ratings agency expects physical supply/demand imbalance to widen further, leaving miners in extremely weak conditions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 27, 2016 | 3:50 am

Moody’s puts 175 energy and mining firms on review as low prices bite

Top miners BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Vale and Anglo American are among the firms at risk of rating downgrade.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2016 | 3:50 am

EPA faces first lawsuit over Colorado mine spill

The state of New Mexico also plans to sue the owners of two Colorado mines that were the source of the massive spill.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2016 | 2:33 am

South32 mulls acquisition of Anglo’s $1bn business in Brazil

Company is said to have sent out requests to investment banks as it seeks to hire an adviser to assist in the bidding process for Anglo American's niobium and phosphate business in Brazil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 13, 2016 | 5:50 am

Malaysia imposes three-month ban on bauxite exports to fight pollution

The country, the biggest supplier of bauxite to China, said the ban takes takes effect from Jan. 15.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 6, 2016 | 4:19 am

Malaysia may suspend bauxite mining

Malaysia is pushing to suspend bauxite mining due to concerns about its impact on the environment, a cabinet source said on Saturday, threatening to interrupt supplies of the aluminium-making material to China.

bangkokpost | January 3, 2016 | 1:58 pm