March 6, 2015

Cameco gets approval for its Australian Kintyre uranium mine

After more than four years of consultation and environmental studies, the miner has been granted conditional approval by Western Australia’s authorities.

March 6, 2015

IMAGE GALLERY: The M&A deals that defined the commodity super-cycle

These were the six mining transactions that defined the current deal-making landscape.

March 5, 2015

Mick Davies’ X2 Resources raises $5.6 billion, ready to buy up assets

The former Xstrata boss’ new firm may soon pull the trigger on some big deals at a time of low commodity prices and willing sellers.

March 5, 2015

Rio’s debated Warkworth coal mine extension approved with conditions

Expansion of Mount Thorley-Warkworth coal mine in the Upper Hunter, had been knocked back twice in the courts.

March 4, 2015

World Bank predicts iron ore glut set to continue, putting pressure on WA royalties

The bank is predicting the iron ore glut could continue for up to two years, putting sustained pressure on the commodity's price.

March 4, 2015

China, Korea to buy coal from Adani Group’s Australia mine

China and South Korea are keen to buy coal from the Adani Group's $16 billion Carmichael coal mine project in Australia's Galilee basin.

March 3, 2015

Australia can leverage its “doorstep” position with Asia to drive uranium exports – Toro Energy executive

PDAC delegates in Toronto told overnight that emerging powerhouse economies would drive the future global demand for uranium, nowhere more so than that from China and India.

March 3, 2015

Highfield Resources gains grid power supply for Muga Potash from Iberdrola

Aussie Highfield Resources has added grid electricity supply to the growing list of infrastructure items ticked for its flagship Muga Potash Mine in northern Spain.

March 3, 2015

Plenty of potash, but almost no low cost sources for crop production

While the earth contains enough potash to meet the increased global demand for crop production, some regions lack potash deposits needed for optimal food crop yields, the latest global assessment…

March 3, 2015

This pink diamond gold coin is set to make history

The Perth Mint released just 500 units.