How rare earth shocks lifted an upstart Australian mining company

The project could prove to be more valuable than the country’s biggest gem producer, Catoca,

A federal judge has ruled in favour of the Pebble mine project, putting a temporary halt on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to protect Bristol Bay.

This is almost two-thirds below a peak of $191.90 reached in February 2011, which was when huge new mines were being approved.

Average salaries fell 19% over the two-year period from 2012, while the average working week increased by four hours, a study shows.

The scale of the fraud alleged against the tycoon-turned-politician may double to about A$23 million.

The world's largest miner has stepped up its cost-cutting plans as it battles a sharp slide in iron ore, coal and oil prices.

CEO Andrew Mackenzie tells shareholders while output is still increasing at no. 3 producer, it's been three years since new spending was approved.

Billionaire iron ore tycoon Gina Rinehart loses fight to keep secret court proceedings in family dispute over ownership of Roy Hill and Hope Downs iron ore mines.

Deal should help bolster Australia's already strong links to Asia and the ongoing 'rebalancing' of the nation's growth towards the non-mining sectors.