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Toyota tries on the mining helmet: buys lithium deposit in Argentina

Toyota, one of the leading automakers in the world, bought this week a 25% stake in Salar de Olaroz lithium and potassium project in Argentina to ensure supply for it growing electric cars division.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2012 | 2:30 pm

AngloAmerican to cut coal output

AngloAmerican (LSE:AAL) plans to implement reductions in coking coal over the next several months with further industry-wide cuts still expected.

Marc Howe | September 28, 2012 | 4:38 am

Report: ‘High-priced fuel syndrome’ the undiagnosed cause of the ailing global economy

An energy analyst has concluded that the key factor causing the world's economic woes is ”high-priced fuel syndrome“ which induces sluggish growth and range of other ailments.

Marc Howe | September 28, 2012 | 2:10 am

Chinese stimulus spending won’t save Aussie iron ore boom

A senior manager from China's largest listed steel maker has said the government's stimulus package will do little to revive Australia's beleaguered iron ore sector.

Marc Howe | September 28, 2012 | 1:49 am

China’s economic slowdown to hit commodities exporters hard

A new report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicates that commodities exporters and emerging economies will be hardest hit by slower growth in China and a concomitant decline in commodities prices.

Marc Howe | September 28, 2012 | 12:38 am

Vale says iron ore won’t go below $100 – 40% of Chinese output is already off the market

With iron content in domestic Chinese ore at only 20%, the country simply cannot compete on price with the top exporting countries.

Frik Els | September 27, 2012 | 10:04 pm

BHP hopes for an extension to Olympic Dam expansion plan

BHP Billiton, the world's number one miner, has put its $30 billion Olympic Dam copper-uranium expansion back in the spotlight by asking South Australia state for a 46-month extension for the project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2012 | 1:03 pm

China’s Zhongrun to nab 42% stake in Australian gold producer Noble Mineral

China's Zhongrun Resources Investment Corp is on track to acquire 42% of Australia's Noble Mineral Resources (ASX:NMG) for AUD$85 million as well as options to obtain a majority stake.

Marc Howe | September 27, 2012 | 3:59 am

Tinkler toppled by debt woes and botched takeover bid

Nathan Tinkler's fortune has plunged by over 50% since last year causing the electrician-turned-mining magnate to tumble to second place on a list of Australia's richest young entrepreneurs.

Marc Howe | September 27, 2012 | 2:55 am

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