Aboriginal group goes to court against Australian state over mining area

Latest advance sees year-to-date rally top 20% ahead of crucial economic policy-setting meeting of Chinese leaders.

Once Australia's youngest billionaire, the electrician turned coal baron has failed to pay off his private jet and other debts and is now officially ruined.

Analysts believe that Barrick’s partner in Papua New Guinea, Zijin Mining Group, could be the one to help turn Pascua-Lama into a success.

Rate of corporate defaults could be double historical average going back to 1920 says new study.

The Switzerland-based mining and energy giant lost $5 billion in 2015.

Total area drilled (in metres) climbed by 6.9% during the December quarter, with activity in areas of new deposits increasing by 29.6%.

Full-year production was 285 metric tons last year, almost two tons more than in 2014 and the highest annual total since 2003.

South Australia produces about 4 million tonnes of gypsum per year, accounting for about 80 per cent of Australia’s production and supplying most of the country’s domestic requirements.

Despite the loss and a 94% drop in earnings, analysts believe the company's modest debt of $116 million makes it well-positioned to act on opportunities.