October 12, 2014

JSW Steel close to acquiring London Mining

JSW Steel has almost clinched a deal that would see India's third-largest steel company acquire embattled London Mining (LON:LOND), sources close to the negotiations revealed on Friday.

October 10, 2014

China’s new coal import tax a disaster for Australian miners

The sudden reversion to protectionism is designed to save the local coal industry.

October 10, 2014

This pink diamond sold for a historic record of $18 million

It has set a world auction record on a per-carat basis for a gem of this colour.

October 9, 2014

Glencore considered Australia listing: report

The commodities trader and miner explored a stock-exchange listing Down Under.

October 8, 2014

Cutifani says tough decisions needed to restore credibility

Anglo's chief warned the company plans to take severe measures over the next two years.

October 8, 2014

Glencore doesn’t give up on Rio Tinto, seeks to create largest mining company

It’s good to be Ivan Glasenberg’s neighbour.

October 7, 2014

Crude from oil sands not dirty: European Union

The EU new plan changes how refiners label the carbon intensity of their fuel.

October 7, 2014

Queensland wants coal waste to be dumped onshore, not near reef

The state government submitted an application to the federal government for 3mn m³ of dredging material to be disposed on land.

October 6, 2014

Open the door

Nickel is present in over 3000 different alloys that are used in over 300,000 products for consumer, industrial, military, transport/aerospace, marine and architectural applications.

October 6, 2014

Rio Tinto faces day of defiance by thousands of workers

Mining giant Rio Tinto will face protests around the world on Oct. 7, in a coordinated day of defiance by thousands of its employees.