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Pilbara expansion boosts Rio Tinto iron ore output

The world’s second-largest mining company’s produced 139.5 million metric tons of iron ore in the six months through June, while its shipments rose 20% to 142.4 million tons.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 16, 2014 | 9:45 am

The Uranium Sector: A look into our crystal ball

"I see bullish factors entering the market."

Casey Research | July 16, 2014 | 9:00 am

Indian demand for Aussie coal to stay strong: economist

Imports needed for struggling power plants.

Jeffrey Richmond | July 15, 2014 | 6:36 pm

Sirius delays application for $2.7bn potash mine in English national park

According to the company, the mine will employ about 1,800 workers during construction and generate 1,000 permanent jobs once opened.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 15, 2014 | 6:30 pm

India may ask state-run miner to import coal

Coal-based power plants struggling to meet demand.

Jeffrey Richmond | July 14, 2014 | 5:40 pm

Slow growth spoiling China’s appetite for coal

In the first half of 2014, the country’s coal imports grew just 0.9%, compared with 13.3% a year earlier.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2014 | 4:03 pm

BHP sell-off could undo Billiton historic deal

As BHP considers the sale of almost all of the businesses that Billiton brought to the 2001 merger deal, experts say the firm is likely to end up leaving London.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 13, 2014 | 4:40 pm