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Years away: Kloppers says BHP waiting for new technology before Olympic Dam decision

If you're spending $33 billion you want to do it as efficiently as possible.

Frik Els | October 25, 2012 | 8:01 pm

Australia’s mining tax proves a huge fiasco

Australia’s Federal Government has seen sunnier days as reports revealed Thursday it has not collected any revenue in the first three months of its much-debated Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT).

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 25, 2012 | 11:34 am

Lagging productivity imperils Australian coal miners’ prospects

The lagging productivity of the Australian coal industry could render as much as a third of the sector's output unprofitable.

Marc Howe | October 25, 2012 | 4:15 am

Cheaper commodities won’t kill off Australia’s mining boom

Australian Resources Minister Martin Ferguson says the onset of an era of low commodities prices does not spell the end of the country's China-backed mining boom.

Marc Howe | October 25, 2012 | 12:39 am

Vale’s Q3 profits expected to dive 61% on depressed ore prices

Brazilian mining giant Vale (NYSE:VALE) is expected to log a year-on-year Q3 profit decline of 61% due to this year's precipitous dive in iron ore prices.

Marc Howe | October 24, 2012 | 11:20 am

Mongolia refuses to let Rio’s Aussie lawyer leave

A 32-year-old Australian lawyer for a Rio subsidiary has been prevented from leaving Mongolia by local police following allegations of corruption.

Marc Howe | October 24, 2012 | 2:05 am

Antique maps from the 1800’s could revive historic copper region

A junior exploration company is using land surveys from the 1870's to locate copper deposits in South Australia's historic Burra mining region.

Marc Howe | October 23, 2012 | 1:30 am

Rio’s iridescent diamonds draw keen interest from international bidders

Rio Tinto's auction of a fresh set of multi-hued diamonds from its Argyle mine in Australia have elicited strong competition amongst bidders hailing from both Asia and Europe.

Marc Howe | October 22, 2012 | 5:24 am

Queensland to rescind decades-long ban on uranium mining

The Australian tropical state of Queensland has announced that a decades-long ban on uranium mining will soon be rescinded.

Marc Howe | October 22, 2012 | 2:34 am

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