Aboriginal group to inspect rock shelters for potential Rio Tinto damage

Nigeria wants mining to play a much bigger role in its economy by expanding its mineral extraction sector.

The proceeds from the sale of Hadeed will be used to support SABIC's growth in the chemicals industry

The agreement sealed between the company and creditors provides for a 25% discount on the company's debts, which reach $9.7 billion.

Steel overproduction in China represents a potential catalyst for shares, JPMorgan said.

Arrivals of key resources such as crude oil, iron ore and coal appear to have accelerated in August.

Guy Debelle resigned from the board of Fortescue’s green energy, continuing the run of abrupt departures by executives at the miner.

Earlier in the week, metals division's CEO Fiona Hick announced departure, and on Thursday the division's finance chief Christine Morris stepped down.

According to AP, the contracts are with locally based companies, many of whom have foreign partners in countries including China, Iran, and Turkey.

The product will help steelmakers cut their carbon emissions up to 10%.