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Deal to snatch gold mining crown eluding Newmont

Barrick says sale talks are "robust" but with strongest pipeline in gold mining Denver-based Newmont may soon become globe's top producer anyway.

Frik Els | October 28, 2016 | 5:30 am

$50 trillion in new investment needed to match global energy demand in next 20 years: Rio Tinto director

According to non-executive director Megan Clark, such investment would be needed to fund an energy market expected to grow by 40% through until 2035.

Field Public Relations | October 28, 2016 | 2:00 am

Spaniards to protest against Berkeley’s Retortillo-Santidad uranium mine

Plataforma Stop Uranio has been leading a series of protest actions against Berkeley Resources' Retortillo mine.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 27, 2016 | 1:29 pm

Natural resources deliver $55 billion to the economy of Queensland, Australia

The natural resources sector continues to play a vital role in underpinning the Queensland economy with an estimated $55.7 billion contribution to the state’s economy.

Queensland Resources Council | October 27, 2016 | 4:06 am

Mick Davies’ X2 Resources fails to deliver, frees investors from commitments

Launched three years ago with a $5.6bn war chest, the fund once hailed as leader of a new wave of mining investment changes course.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2016 | 4:45 am

All these Australian mines are reopening thanks to the rally in coal prices

Glencore has already restarted its Collinsville mine in Queensland and there are at least seven other coal operations set to resume production before year-end.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 25, 2016 | 10:00 am

Anglo American soars on positive production report

Shares were up more than 5% after the firm posted higher output across all divisions, except for copper, and said market conditions for its diamond business had improved.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 25, 2016 | 6:42 am