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Rio Tinto to close Queensland coal mine if extension gets rejected

The company said that extending Kestrel, its only underground coal operation, would add 20 years to the mine’s life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2015 | 3:08 am

India finalizes uranium deal with Australia

Despite not signing the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, India will be allowed to import uranium from Australia for civilian purposes.

Andrew Topf | November 15, 2015 | 1:03 pm

These two record-breaking diamonds were bought for $77 million, by the same person

Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau bought the world's most expensive diamonds for his 7-year-old daughter, in less than 24 hours.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 13, 2015 | 5:40 am

BHP Billiton hits decade low on Brazil tragedy update

The miner has also been extremely hard-hit in recent months by a double whammy of falling prices and China fears.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 13, 2015 | 2:30 am

Anglo reshuffles top management team, waves iron ore boss good-bye

With the changes, Anglo’s chief Mark Cutifani is trying to turn around the company’s fortunes following years during which it has underperformed its peers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 12, 2015 | 8:20 am

BHP Billiton drops 10-year-run with Teekay for non-unionized upstart

Wages were too high?

Michael Allan McCrae | November 11, 2015 | 8:47 am

BHP, Vale owners tour villages devastated by Samarco

State prosecutor for the region says the companies were negligent and he has opened an investigation.

Michael Allan McCrae | November 11, 2015 | 2:51 am

Peabody Energy to disclose more climate risks to investors

Peabody’s concessions came in response to a probe that found the company had not been forthright with investors and regulators about threats to its business.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 10, 2015 | 10:10 am

Collectors and connoisseurs shine at Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender

The Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, known as the ‘Connoisseurs Collection” weighing a total of 44.14 carats and including four Fancy Red diamonds, was internationally popular with winners from 11 countries.

Rio Tinto | November 10, 2015 | 8:51 am

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