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Fortescue made to pay royalties as it pushes through expansion plan

Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) has seen its request to postpone the payment of more than AUD$200 million in royalties rejected by the […]

Marc Howe | October 31, 2012 | 2:11 am

Fat wages threaten AUD$200 billion in mining and energy projects

High wages and a shortage of skilled workers in Australia threaten AUD$200 billion in mining and energy projects according to the founder […]

Marc Howe | October 31, 2012 | 12:18 am

Rinehart loses appeal over stake in much-hyped iron ore project

Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting lost Tuesday an appeal to retain its share in the touted Rhodes Ridge iron ore project in Australia’s Pilbara, forecast to be worth billions once developed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2012 | 6:15 pm

Union claims Rio Tinto redundancy package discriminates against members

The Australian Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) said Tuesday the Rio Tinto's redundancy package for its Blair Athol coal mine discriminates against union members.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2012 | 5:03 pm

Heightened rates of mortality and disease afflict coal communities

A new report published in Australia has found that coal mining communities around the world suffer from elevated levels of death, disease and birth defects.

Marc Howe | October 29, 2012 | 11:46 pm

Newmont recognized by Carbon Disclosure Project for third consecutive year

Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) announced Monday it was recognized for transparent climate change disclosure practices by the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) Leadership Index for the third consecutive year.

Company's Press Release | October 29, 2012 | 1:59 pm

Endocoal board backs $73.4 million takeover bid from Chinese

A Chinese-joint venture in Australia has made a USD$73.4 million takeover bid for Queensland's Endocoal (ASX:EOC).

Marc Howe | October 29, 2012 | 4:42 am

Mean reversion: Kloppers says iron ore is back to being a volume game, get used to it

The opportunities that lie ahead will be volumetric as opposed to price-based

Frik Els | October 26, 2012 | 9:31 pm

Whitehaven shuts Sunnyside on declines in coal prices

Aussie miner Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) has announced the indefinite suspension of operations at its Sunnyside mine near Gunnedah in New South Wales. […]

Marc Howe | October 26, 2012 | 12:20 am

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