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Depression, illnesses, exhaustion killing miners in Western Australia

The recent deaths of nine West Australian fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers who took their own lives has put the topic back in the spotlight.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2014 | 4:24 pm

Iron ore price slides after China data shock

Near 2-month low after Chinese lending, output and spending data indicate deepening economic malaise with broadest measure falling to 2009 levels.

Frik Els | August 13, 2014 | 1:44 pm

This $2 million red diamond is the hero in Rio’s annual tender

In the 30 years Rio Tinto's Argyle Pink Diamonds have been tendering the rare gems, only 13 red diamonds have been brought in.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2014 | 7:26 pm

Papua New Guinea new mining law takes away Rio’s subsidiary rights

The ruling formalizes the Bougainville province's control of its own resources, which means the national PNG mining law no longer applies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2014 | 9:45 pm

Australia may ban uranium sales to Russia as part of sanctions

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said that sanctions to date had only been imposed on Russian individuals and companies but Australia could consider "other options".

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2014 | 5:05 pm

Coal oversupply to cap prices to 5-year-low

Not even higher seasonal demand expected as the Northern Hemisphere heads into winter will save coal from its free falling, analysts say.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2014 | 7:30 am

Newmont steps up pressure against W. Australia’s royalty hike

Company argues a royalty hike would jeopardize the profitability of Australia's two largest gold mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2014 | 1:08 pm

Vale to double iron ore shipments to China by 2019

Currently Vale supplies 12% to 14% of China’s consumption of the steel-making ingredient.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 8, 2014 | 1:39 pm

China’s rare earth industry will look very different in 5 months

WTO ruling an afterthought as Beijing approves sweeping changes to its rare earth industry and fast-tracks state stockpiling.

Frik Els | August 8, 2014 | 1:16 pm

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