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Rio Tinto iron ore output up again, but exports fall

The miner shipped 72.5m tonnes in the quarter, up 9% from a year earlier but down 12% sequentially.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2015 | 6:00 am

Scientists reveal diamond bearing rocks more common than originally thought

A team of Australian scientists have, for the first time, identified the exact source of diamond-bearing rocks known as orangeites.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2015 | 9:55 am

Denham Capital’s Caroline Donally on private equity in mining

Director of $1bn fund discusses Denham's unique approach, the vibrant parts of the M&A market and what juniors should do to attract capital.

Frik Els | April 17, 2015 | 1:27 pm

Lucapa Diamond unearths 63.05-carat rock from Angola mine

It's the largest diamond Lucapa has recovered in Lulo since the mine began commercial operations in January.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2015 | 8:24 am

Australia’s AGL to shut all coal plants by 2050

Australia's No.2 power retailer's decision aims to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2015 | 5:30 am

Rio Tinto claims it will ‘thrive’ on lower iron ore prices

The miner defended his decision to boost production, which has led to sinking prices and threatens to put some competitors out of business.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2015 | 3:11 am

The message from the Australian Front is uranium is looking more attractive: Patersons’ Simon Tonkin

In this interview with The Energy Report, Tonkin tells us how the uranium investment space works—and which junior explorers in Australia, Africa and North America look attractive as the price of yellowcake continues to stabilize.

The Energy Report | April 16, 2015 | 8:34 am

Iron ore price back below $50 after Chinese property shock

GDP slowdown was expected but China's property sector, responsible for half of steel demand, is in a tailspin as Q1 unsold inventory rises 24%.

Frik Els | April 15, 2015 | 11:32 am

The game-changing water revolution: Interview with Stanley Weiner

Globally, water demand is threatening to dangerously outpace supply, while in the US, dry states such as Texas and California are suffering from shortages and the future forebodes more suffering.

Oilprice.com | April 15, 2015 | 4:51 am

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