Brazil judge blocks decree allowing mining in AmazonFederal judge Rolando Spanholo said opening the area known as Renca to mining can only be done by an act of Congress under the constitution.Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2017 | 10:03 am
K+S Potash Canada and Pacific Coast open handling and storage facilityThe premises is the western port destination for potash from…K+S Potash | August 28, 2017 | 3:48 am
Brazil to let mining happen in Amazon area the size of SwitzerlandThe region, preserved as a national reserve for more than…Cecilia Jamasmie | August 24, 2017 | 5:20 am
Mick Davis has now almost $5 billion to build new mining empire The former Xstrata boss' new venture, X2 Resources, is "currently reviewing a number of opportunities in the metals and mining sector." Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2014 | 2:32 pm
Glencore considered Australia listing: report The commodities trader and miner explored a stock-exchange listing Down Under. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 9, 2014 | 6:28 pm
Canada launches $1.25bn large-scale carbon capture and storage plant The project, first of its kind in the world, aims to demonstrate that the so-called “clean coal” technologies are feasible. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2014 | 3:55 pm
Rio Tinto, Glencore could save $500m by joining coal businesses It would also create a a 15-kilometre long ‘‘super pit’’ from the union of Rio’s Mount Thorley Warkworth and Glencore’s Bulga open-pit mines. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2014 | 3:15 pm
UK authorities to review bid for $2.7bn potash project in national park Analysts say this is “make or break” time for the company behind the massive mine, Sirius Minerals. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2014 | 2:13 pm
BHP freezes executive pay CEO Andrew Mackenzie's pay package is already only half that of his predecessor. Frik Els | September 25, 2014 | 5:14 pm
CHART: BHP before and after spin-off Bubble chart shows heavy reliance on iron ore and oil for revenues and profits post demerger. Frik Els | September 25, 2014 | 12:01 am
BHP to go ahead with London-listing of demerged $15bn firm New company would still have its primary listing in Australia, with secondary listings in South Africa and the UK. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 5:12 pm
What will Ivan buy next? Take 2 "All that's required is to hand the world’s best mining assets to the world’s best management." Frik Els | September 18, 2014 | 7:57 pm