August 19, 2015

Kalgoorlie takes hit after mining tenement numbers collapse

Hundreds of thousands of dollars of infrastructure projects have been put on hold in Western Australia's mining heartland.

August 19, 2015

Glencore stock getting hammered as China slowdown, commodities rout hit profit

The world's leading commodity trader stock slumped to a record low Wednesday after it revealed it swung to a steep first-half loss of $676 million.

August 18, 2015

Copper down to fresh six-year low after China market falls

The red metal dropped to $5,012 on trading on the London Metal Exchange, approaching the level of $5,000 it last hit in late 2008.

August 17, 2015

Barrick Gold reshuffles top management team

Co-President Kelvin Dushnisky will take over as president as the world’s largest gold producer restructures management to boost efficiencies.

August 17, 2015

Australia’s largest gold miner Newcrest back to profit

After two years of multi-billion dollar losses the company is also is getting closer to dividend territory.

August 14, 2015

India picks worst time to resume iron ore mining — analysts

India's private iron ore producers are likley to suffer the effects of high costs, low prices and a poor export market.

August 14, 2015

Deep sea mining: a potential source of renewable resources?

Not metaphorically, but literally – the deep sea is a gold mine, and that is just scratching the surface.

August 14, 2015

BHP boosts female representation at board

Reshuffle includes promotion of Baroness Shriti Vadera from a non-executive position to the role of senior independent director.

August 13, 2015

BHP Billiton: Celebrating 130 years of history

BHP Billiton is today celebrating the 130 year anniversary of the incorporation of BHP and its significant contribution to the Australian economy and society for more than a century.

August 13, 2015

Huge blasts at Chinese port disrupts iron ore, oil shipments

Two huge explosions at the port of Tianjin, the world's 10th largest, have killed at least 50 people and devastated the area.