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Japanese investors edgy over Australian mining disputes

Japanese investors are becoming increasingly anxious over industrial relations in the Australian mining sector, in the wake of a long-standing dispute involving Mitsubishi and BHP Queensland coal operations which has now entered its 19th month.

Marc Howe | July 20, 2012 | 12:24 am

Coal is down and petroleum products are way, way up: US rail traffic totals

Look no further than rail traffic totals to see that the US is ditching coal and embracing natural gas.

Michael Allan McCrae | July 19, 2012 | 6:51 pm

Depressed coal prices force job cuts at Rio Tinto’s mine

Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) is looking to reduce costs at its Australia’s Clermont Coal Mine, in central Queensland's Bowen Basin, driven by falling coal prices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 19, 2012 | 4:19 pm

Credit Suisse boosts mining division by luring Morgan Stanley’s top expert

Credit Suisse announced Wednesday it recruited David Hammond, the well-known mining banker from Morgan Stanley, to head up the mining and metals efforts of the Swiss bank worldwide.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 19, 2012 | 12:54 pm

Australian ‘coal girl’ back in court for $30k because motel ejected her

"I know of women (prostitutes) who have bought Winnebagos and caravans – but even getting a booking at a caravan park is hard."

Frik Els | July 18, 2012 | 6:10 pm

Australia’s Ambre Energy sued by US partner for mine mismanagement

Australia's Ambre Energy is being sued by US partner Cloud Peak Energy (NYSE:CLD) for mismanagement of their shared Montana mine, as well as exceeding approved budgets and engaging in "self-dealing transactions"

Marc Howe | July 18, 2012 | 1:43 am

Here is China’s Bridge to Nowhere. It also happens to be the world’s longest

Simply put, China has built too much, too quickly.

Frik Els | July 17, 2012 | 6:40 pm

If you think Congo is unstable now watch what happens when you throw oil into the mix

New oil reserves could also create new centres of power and in the context of a general oil rush in Central and East Africa, the lack of clearly defined borders, especially in the Great Lakes region, poses significant risk for maintaining regional stability.

Frik Els | July 16, 2012 | 10:21 pm

A historic window of opportunity in Mongolia

Investor fears about mining stocks are misplaced especially if those companies are mining in Mongolia. The country home to the largest copper deposit and this Gold Report explains why there is potential for dozens more similar finds.

The Gold Report | July 16, 2012 | 9:38 pm

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