Barrick takes dispute over Porgera mining rights to PNG Supreme Court

A federal court dismissed challenge from a traditional owner to mining permits for the mine.

The worst is over, at least for base metals, says Moody's, but warns that challenging industry conditions should continue through to at least 2018.

Cooperation agreements between the nations would guarantee India fresh supply of Russian coal, liquefied natural gas (LNG), diamonds and fertilizers.

And one that's ultra-bearish.

Not even counting the $7.7 billion in write-downs and charges, BHP’s underlying profit dropped by a painful 81% to $1.2 billion for the year to June.

Report shows higher ore prices have encouraged the likes of Iran, Russia and Mongolia to increase shipments to China at faster pace than dominant players.

Glencore's will continue to curtail production in zinc, copper and other metals – it's clear why.

Rapid, large-scale urbanization will see India's top three cities rival the combined economies of Vietnam, Philippines and Malaysia.

The coal giant also said it would review its assets in Australia to run a smaller but "more profitable" basis.