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These are the mines that use the most renewables

The shortlist includes a geographically diverse group of mining operators with a wide variety of project sizes using wind, solar and solar thermal technologies to power their operations.

Energy and Mines | October 27, 2016 | 5:00 am

Natural resources deliver $55 billion to the economy of Queensland, Australia

The natural resources sector continues to play a vital role in underpinning the Queensland economy with an estimated $55.7 billion contribution to the state’s economy.

Queensland Resources Council | October 27, 2016 | 4:06 am

Mick Davies’ X2 Resources fails to deliver, frees investors from commitments

Launched three years ago with a $5.6bn war chest, the fund once hailed as leader of a new wave of mining investment changes course.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2016 | 4:45 am

Iron ore jumps to 6-month high, coking coal binge continues

Rally!

Frik Els | October 26, 2016 | 4:30 am

All these Australian mines are reopening thanks to the rally in coal prices

Glencore has already restarted its Collinsville mine in Queensland and there are at least seven other coal operations set to resume production before year-end.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 25, 2016 | 10:00 am

Botswana Diamonds finds octahedron in sample material at Orapa

The company, which began exploring the area in March this year, said that specialists from its joint venture partner Alrosa are reanalyzing 80 tonnes of samples that were sent to South Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 25, 2016 | 7:58 am

Anglo American soars on positive production report

Shares were up more than 5% after the firm posted higher output across all divisions, except for copper, and said market conditions for its diamond business had improved.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 25, 2016 | 6:42 am