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Calls for fundamental reform of Australian mining tax

One of Australia's leading intellectuals and a former adviser to the country's incumbent Labor Party has called for far-reaching reforms to the resource giant's mining tax and GST.

Marc Howe | July 22, 2012 | 11:42 pm

Nova Scotia pro-mining incentives called ‘aggressive’

In an effort to stimulate mining exploration in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, the local government has started offering grants of up to $100,000 to mineral prospectors and exploration companies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2012 | 4:42 pm

No signs of the mining boom ending for Australia any time soon: studies

There is no end on sight to the mining boom in Australia, a country which mineral resources sector value is expected to reach $122.6 billion by 2016, growing at an annual average rate of 4.3%, reveals a study published Saturday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2012 | 4:54 pm

Colombian coal miners’ strike risks Glencore operation

Following a series of recent protests and other problems affecting mining companies with operations in Colombia, coal workers for the local unit of Glencore International went on strike late Thursday, causing the immediate halt of the company's operations in the country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 20, 2012 | 1:21 pm

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

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