Fuel subsidy cut would hurt ore profits

Mining companies already under pressure from rising costs, a high Australian dollar and falling metals prices fear the potential removal of $2 billion in diesel fuel subsidies could have severe consequences.

Australian Financial Review | March 25, 2012 | 3:09 pm

Waratah Coal project attacked by Greens

Australia's largest environmental lobbies are turning the heat on Liberal National Party (LNP) leader Campbell Newman to stop a Clive Palmer mining project.

Australian Financial Review | March 22, 2012 | 2:18 am

Zimbabwe orders mining firms to bank locally: report

Zimbabwe has ordered foreign mining firms to deposit their export earnings with local banks, as the embattled countryâs government tries to address the dollar crunch afflicting its economy.

Australian Financial Review | March 18, 2012 | 6:18 pm

BHP fulfilling its $1.2 billion spending pledge

BHP Billiton is “rapidly spending” the $1.2 billion it promised the South Australian government it would invest in the leadup to the mining giant's decision on whether to proceed with the expansion of the Olympic Dam mine, says Premier Jay Weatherill.

Australian Financial Review | January 29, 2012 | 1:48 pm

Heavy rains threaten Qld coal supplies

Analysts have warned that coal prices could spike as Queensland producers batten down the hatches for a fresh spate of heavy rains.

Australian Financial Review | January 29, 2012 | 1:48 pm

Harry Winston covets BHP jewels

Harry Winston Diamond Corp has “some interest” in purchasing BHP Billiton’s Ekati diamond mine in northern Canada.

Australian Financial Review | December 11, 2011 | 3:49 pm

Mining sectors effective tax rate dwindles

Australian Financial Review | November 1, 2011 | 3:31 pm

Minmetals zinc mine posts 11pc output drop

Australian Financial Review | October 26, 2011 | 3:03 am

Barnett keen to foster mining fraternity

Australian Financial Review | October 23, 2011 | 3:58 pm

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