Looming changes for FIFO employees in Western Australia

Miners have to look at debt, private investors and alternative financing like pre-pays for growth capital according to new report.

Congo began reviewing its mining code in 2012, aiming to increase state revenues and tighten environmental and social regulations, but it has yet to make a decision about it.

Rio Tinto announces deal to exit Guinea and giant Simandou iron ore project.

The natural resources sector continues to play a vital role in underpinning the Queensland economy with an estimated $55.7 billion contribution to the state’s economy.

Launched three years ago with a $5.6bn war chest, the fund once hailed as leader of a new wave of mining investment changes course.

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Glencore has already restarted its Collinsville mine in Queensland and there are at least seven other coal operations set to resume production before year-end.

The company, which began exploring the area in March this year, said that specialists from its joint venture partner Alrosa are reanalyzing 80 tonnes of samples that were sent to South Africa.

Iron ore price tops $60 a tonne after 5% jump – Chinese futures trading halted after maximum daily movement reached.