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Australian coal industry to slash 900 jobs

Australia's coal miners are slashing 900 jobs against a backdrop of declining commodities prices and higher costs.

MINING.com Editor | September 10, 2012 | 3:41 am

Further signs of stimulus plans from a slowing China

China is showing further signs that stimulus spending to prop up its slowing economy could well be on the way with President Hu Jintao evincing a commitment to economic growth at the APEC summit over the weekend.

Marc Howe | September 10, 2012 | 1:20 am

Why a former metals trader is leaving China for good after 16 years

"The result is the biggest property bubble in history, which when it pops will sound like a thousand firework accidents."

Frik Els | September 8, 2012 | 11:59 pm

Xstrata scoffs at new Glencore offer as merger of equals becomes hostile takeover

The new Glencore offer is "significantly lower than would be expected in a takeover" and the intention to replace Mick Davis represented “a significant risk” says Xstrata's board.

Frik Els | September 8, 2012 | 8:19 pm

Vote on Glencore-Xstrata merger delayed due to ‘developments overnight’

Glencore International (LSE:GLEN) has postponed its Friday shareholder meeting where voting would have taken place on its proposed $34 billion takeover of Xstrata (LSE:XTA).

Marc Howe | September 7, 2012 | 8:58 am

Chinese demand to prop up Aussie mining boom for years to come

Australian trade minister Craig Emerson has said Chinese demand will continue to give support to the country's mining boom despite declines in export prices.

Marc Howe | September 7, 2012 | 12:59 am

Anti-mining protests take a toll on Peru’s foreign investment

Instead of the lauded $6 billion in mining invested forecasted for 2013 earlier this year, SNMPE says the country’s sector will attract about $4 billion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2012 | 2:01 pm

How long before the Earth’s bounty runs out – a future history

Scientific American provides a detailed, hypothetical response to the question which has no doubt crossed the mind of anyone involved with the mining sector - how long before the Earth's bounty of resources runs out?

Marc Howe | September 5, 2012 | 11:37 pm

Colombian guerrilla attacks BHP coal mine

An alleged unit from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, blew up Tuesday heavy equipment at the Colombian coal mine Cerrejon, in the northern province of La Guajira, part owned by BHP Billiton.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2012 | 6:12 pm

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