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Australia’s Port Hedland iron ore shipments to China rise nearly 10 pct in Aug

Iron ore shipments to China from the world's biggest iron…

Workers extend strike at Alcoa’s alumina operations in Western Australia

Around 1,500 staff at three alumina refineries and two bauxite…

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Not enough women in mining: report

In a report published this week, the Government of New South Wales concluded that women are underrepresented in the high paying industries of mining and construction and increasing their involvement is still a big challenge.

Social media derails Lynas Corp’s rare-eaths plans

CEO Nicholas Curtis says he underestimated the power of social media as local residents in Malaysia have used Facebook and Twitter to rally local and foreign opposition to the company's proposed rare-earths plant.

Western Areas retires convertible bond from cash reserves

Western Areas NL ("Western Areas") (TSX:WSA)(ASX:WSA) is pleased to announce full repayment from cash reserves of the A$105.5m convertible bond issue expiring today. The repayment is consistent with guidance provided to the market over the last 12 months confirming the company's focus on maintaining a sound and stable balance sheet.