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IBM expands into resource sector as miners strive to tamp rising costs

IBM is ramping up its provision of services and equipment to the Australian resources sector as rising costs compel miners to seek to cheaper and more efficient operating methods.

Marc Howe | October 5, 2012 | 3:11 am

West Africa could become the next iron ore hot spot

West Africa could become the next hot spot for iron ore due to its untapped bounty of the key steel-making ingredient.

Marc Howe | October 5, 2012 | 2:02 am

Australia plays risky balancing game with Asian suitors bearing FTA’s

Australia faces the parlous challenge of juggling trade relations with the three key East Asian economies, all of whom covet free trade agreements with the antipodean continent in order to shore up their access to resources.

Marc Howe | October 5, 2012 | 1:38 am

Australian mining tycoon unveils plans to resurrect the Titanic

Flamboyant Australian mining tycoon Clive Palmer has plans to construct a near-perfect replica of the ill-fated giant passenger ship.

Marc Howe | October 4, 2012 | 11:01 pm

Argyle’s sparkle lights up Rio Tinto’s newest collection of rough diamonds

Miner giant Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) launched Thursday its “Specials” tender, which showcases the finest large rough diamonds from a year’s production from its three operating diamond mines. 

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2012 | 12:40 pm

Rio Tinto to install world’s largest underground automated mining system

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) has plans in motion to install the world's largest underground automated mining system at its Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia.

Marc Howe | October 4, 2012 | 3:32 am

Australia and Mongolia to expand ties in mining sector

Australia and Mongolia are set to expand ties in the mining and resources sector following calls by politicians from both nations for cooperation to be strengthened.

Marc Howe | October 4, 2012 | 12:00 am

Rio Tinto to survive the slowdown by making hay

While some miners have ventured in the coffee growing business, others such as mining giant Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) are getting ready to start producing hay.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2012 | 4:46 pm

Australia slashes interest rate as mining woes feed fears

In a move that caught more than one investor by surprise, Australia’s Reserve Bank (RBA) announced Tuesday it was cutting its interest rate, prompted by worries of a sluggish mining industry, falling commodity prices and concerns over China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2012 | 3:16 pm

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Taxes and royalties paid by Australian miners equivalent to Federal Government education spending

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Chinese go-slow on Australian coal imports may be starting to show

Havilah Resources to explore for additional copper-cobalt resources in the Mutooroo district

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