Australia’s South32 posts 18% jump in half-year profit

A study comparing the perception of industries concluded that banking, mining, the media and power companies are the sectors people don't trust to act in the public interest.

In its half-year production update, BHP highlighted challenges faced by its aluminum and nickel businesses.

Three major ports closed affecting big miners Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue.

The release highlights iron, copper, petroleum and coal production.

Law-enforcement in the Australian city of Melbourne have availed themselves of infrared-equipped helicopters in an effort to combat rampant theft of copper cables

A state-owned Chinese enterprise has emerged as a key shareholder in the latest uranium explorer to be listed in Australia.

Rival exporter India struggles to overcome troubles in its mining sector, while Australia remains well in the lead

Government representatives will meet in March.

Even with significant ore bodies coming on stream from 2015 onwards in Brazil (Anglo’s Minas Rio and Vale’s Serra Sul), Australia will be able to keep its crown in this commodity kingdom thanks to Rio, say analysts.