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Aussie mining heiresses duke it out in court over Hope Downs deposits

The scions of two of Australia's leading mining dynasties are waging battle in court once again, this time over ownership of the Hope Downs iron ore deposits in Western Australia's mineral-rich Pilbara.

Marc Howe | September 27, 2012 | 1:54 am

Xstrata closes nickel mine in Australia

Diversified miner Xstrata (LON:XTA) announced Wednesday it is suspending operations at its Cosmos nickel mine in Western Australia, as nickel prices have plummeted dramatically.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2012 | 2:13 pm

Fortescue inks $1.4 billion deal with Leighton to boost iron ore output

Australian iron ore stalwart Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) has signed an AUD$1.4 billion deal with Leighton Contractors which is set to raise output to 115 million tonnes by early 2013.

Marc Howe | September 26, 2012 | 2:58 am

Infrastructure upgrades the key to unlocking Yilgarn’s iron ore potential

Preliminary studies by the Yilgarn Iron Producers Association (YIPA) assert that modest improvements to infrastructure could unleash the iron ore potential of the mineral-rich region of Western Australia.

Marc Howe | September 26, 2012 | 12:29 am

Tinkler’s debt woes could do harm to Whitehaven shares

The financial and legal difficulties of Nathan Tinkler could damage Whitehaven shares (ASX:WHC) due to expectations that the Australian mining magnate will dump his holdings in the fledgling coal miner.

Marc Howe | September 26, 2012 | 12:03 am

Newmont announces lay-offs down south

Gold mining giant Newmont (NYSE:NEM) has announced lay-offs at operations in Australasia in what the company says is a precursor to world-wide retrenchments.

Marc Howe | September 25, 2012 | 1:27 am

Debt-light miners set to best weather the commodities slump

Miners with moderate debt levels are set to best weather the commodities slump which currently besets the Australian resources sector.

Marc Howe | September 25, 2012 | 12:02 am

Rio Tinto coal mining cull claims new victims

Rio Tinto is cutting even more coal mining jobs in Australia as the miner is struggling with a dramatic plunge in coal prices and a high Australian dollar.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2012 | 3:13 pm

General Electric unveils global mining industry business unit

GE Transportation, a unit of diversified conglomerate General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) launched Monday its newest business unit, GE Mining, which will be based out of Brisbane, Australia.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 24, 2012 | 1:47 pm

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