The richest and poorest countries in the world

The world economy is complex, but today’s series of maps will allow you to simplify your understanding of the relative wealth of people around the globe.

Visual Capitalist | March 21, 2016 | 2:52 pm

CAT sales show mining slump only getting worse

Industry bellwether Caterpillar's global mining equipment sales drop 42% as Asia-Pacific and Latin America orders fall off a cliff.

Frik Els | March 18, 2016 | 3:09 pm

First gold ore mined at Portia

This important milestone was achieved three and a half months earlier than originally scheduled, due to a recent redesign of the mining plan.

Havilah Resources | March 18, 2016 | 11:24 am

Goodbye Sam Walsh: Rio names copper boss as new CEO

The change of leadership comes as the mining giant and its peers look for a way out of a prolonged commodity slump.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2016 | 3:59 am

Adani $12 billion Carmichael coal project closer to lease

If built, Carmichael would be Australia's largest coal mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2016 | 3:15 am

Bankruptcy looms for world’s largest private coal miner

"Substantial doubts" St-Louis-based Peabody Energy with history traced back to 1883 can continue as going concern after missing payment on $6 billion debt.

Frik Els | March 16, 2016 | 2:56 pm

Mapping the transformation of global nuclear energy

INTERACTIVE: Nuclear electricity output set to grow at fastest clip in over 20 years increasing annual uranium supply needs by more than 100 million pounds.

Frik Els | March 14, 2016 | 4:02 pm

Australian gold sector ahead of the pack

“It’s a good time to be an Australian gold producer.”

Project Monitor | March 11, 2016 | 2:07 pm

Australia jails former Hanlong boss Xiao for insider trading

He had pleaded guilty last year to conducting 102 illegal trades related to two Perth-based companies, Sundance Resources Ltd. and Bannerman Resources

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2016 | 6:25 am

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