Goldman all but says the mining supercycle is back

Labour disputes also affected the country's gross domestic product and credit rating.

Court cites environmental and social concerns for overruling approval.

It adds to the turmoil within the mining company, which has been in talks with the Serious Fraud Office since 2011.

Study claims most Aussie mining and gas companies gloss over the environmental and health costs of major projects to gain the necessary approvals.

The two sea gateways handle many commodities, including coal, steel, natural gas, oil and petroleum.

Companies say selling coal internationally demands a higher price because it costs more to ship.

The blast took place Friday morning at Shibanpo coal mine, located in Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Rumours suggest Rio’s sale of a majority stake in Ivanhoe Australia will trigger a full takeover of the company.

Per 200,000 hours worked, the fatality rate was .0107 deaths and reported injuries were 2.56.