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Glencore shutting Australian coal mines over Christmas

The move will cut the miner's output by 5 million tonnes — 2.5% of Australia's forecast 2014 thermal coal exports — and force about 8,000 workers to take a leave.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2014 | 11:00 am

INFOGRAPHIC: a new vision for the mining company of the future

Mining companies today face a complexity of problems: spiraling costs, government intervention, deepening pits, lower ore grades, lack of community trust, and declining productivity are just some of the issues.

Visual Capitalist | November 13, 2014 | 10:51 pm

Canadian miners performance down 15% in Q3 on falling metal prices

Decline was in line with S&P/TSX Composite index, which also plummeted 15% during the quarter.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 13, 2014 | 6:38 pm

BHP, Rio Tinto call for global deal to push clean coal

Their plea comes amid fears a climate change deal reached Wednesday between the U.S. and China could hurt coal miners in Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 13, 2014 | 4:15 pm

CHART: Mining capital crisis continues

To keep the lights on 30% of juniors need to raise money within six months, 59% within a year new survey shows.

Frik Els | November 12, 2014 | 10:01 pm

With the ongoing global skills shortage within mining is it time to get the job seeker’s perspective?

A global survey of over 5,300 job seekers sheds some light on the issues in the war for talent which the Mining sector continues to face.

Worldwide Recruitment Solutions | November 12, 2014 | 2:08 pm

What slowdown? Mining equipment market to grow 8.4% a year

Mining equipment market to grow at compound annual rate of 8.42% to $134 billion through 2019 surpassing the market for construction equipment.

Frik Els | November 11, 2014 | 9:47 pm

Frank Holmes’ advice to investors? Chill

Find out about the indicators Holmes watches to read the market's pulse, and why a +/- 35% move for gold doesn't keep him awake at night.

The Gold Report | November 11, 2014 | 9:15 pm

Rinehart’s children launch Roy Hill ownership suit

In new federal suit, estranged children seeks greater share of Gina Rinehart's most prized assets – Hope Downs and $10 billion Roy Hill iron ore mines.

Frik Els | November 11, 2014 | 8:55 pm

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