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Top mining stock becomes 2017’s worst loser on China steel shift

Australian iron ore producer is only stock on the nation’s blue-chip resources index to hand investors a loss in 2017, tumbling from its previous top status.

Bloomberg News | December 18, 2017 | 10:36 am

Rio Tinto to retrofit Pilbara trucks for autonomous handling

Mining giant Rio Tinto Ltd said it plans to expand its fleet of autonomous trucks operating in Australia’s Pilbara iron-ore region, part of a cost-cutting program across its operations.

Reuters | December 17, 2017 | 5:40 pm

Newcastle: world’s biggest coal export port announces shift away from coal

Newcastle, the world’s largest coal export port, must “urgently” diversify its traffic, the port’s incoming chairman has said, warning that the “long-term outlook for coal is a threat to the port”.

The Guardian | December 17, 2017 | 5:35 pm

A real Downer: Adani to go it alone on Carmichael

Indian conglomerate cancels $2.6-billion contract with Downer Group.

Andrew Topf | December 17, 2017 | 5:21 pm

Australia cobalt rush accelerates on electric vehicle demand, DRC troubles

Australia, home to world's second-biggest cobalt reserves, is seeing rush of interest in projects from makers of the batteries used in electric vehicles.

Reuters | December 15, 2017 | 12:35 pm

Indian captive power plants running at half capacity due to coal shortage

The Indian Captive Power Producers Association denounced that most of its member companies are getting half of the coal they need from state-owned Coal India.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 14, 2017 | 6:42 pm

Traditional owners say they were forced to negotiate with Adani over Australian mine

Representatives for the Wangan and Jagalingou People said they were forced to sign an Indigenous Land Use Agreement at the Native Title Tribunal for Adani’s Carmichael mine.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 11, 2017 | 4:20 pm

Brazil’s Samarco wins waste permits in small step toward resuming operations

The permits issued by Minas Gerais state, where the mine is located, allow for the construction of a waste system in a depleted mine to receive tailings.

Reuters | December 11, 2017 | 8:44 am

First Aboriginal mine opens in Northern Territory

Sunday was a proud day for Aboriginal people in Australia's Northern Territory, with the opening of a new bauxite mine.

Andrew Topf | December 10, 2017 | 5:17 pm

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