Argosy Minerals inks initial terms for lithium supply deal with Mitsubishi

Deals in 2014 will be 'smarter' and 'more conservative.'

Chinese steel and iron ore traders are caught in a vicious circle.

"Market conditions may not significantly recover over the next twelve months"

Liebherr uploaded a time lapse video of R 9800 mining excavator being assembled in Lake Vermont coal project in Queensland, Australia.

Liu Han who disappeared after cutting billion dollar mining deals in Australia and Africa, is accused of running a "mafia" gang protected by state officials.

The data shows that between 2000 and 2012, the earth lost far more trees than it gained.

Operations were halted for nine hours while police removed the protesters.

Net proceeds to fund growth projects

As a result, the Australian company announced an interim dividend of 10 Australian cents per share - last year the company didn't offer this payout.