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How depressing is Australia’s official 2013 iron ore and coking coal chart

Australia's Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics don't buy recent iron ore and coking coal rallies.

Frik Els | September 20, 2012 | 12:20 am

Greenland – The next mining destination

Greenland could become the next global mining frontier, as global warming uncovers precious metals from glacial surroundings, states new research by natural resources experts GlobalData, a UK-based global business intelligence provider.

globaldata | September 19, 2012 | 4:22 pm

Rio Tinto cuts more jobs at coal operations

Mining giant Rio Tinto has announced more job cuts across its coal mines in Queensland as the state raises its royalty rates.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2012 | 2:18 pm

Fortescue Metals averts disaster with $4.5 bln credit facility

Australian iron ore stalwart Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) has managed to avert its debt woes by obtaining a fresh USD$4.5 billion credit facility.

Marc Howe | September 18, 2012 | 1:02 am

BHP boss tops list of Australia’s best-paid CEO’s yet reported earnings fail to tell the full story

BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) head Marius Kloppers has topped a recent list of Australia's best-paid corporate bosses for 2011 yet inadequacies in reporting requirements means much CEO income remains undisclosed.

Marc Howe | September 18, 2012 | 12:38 am

Northern Iron suspends exploratory plans following iron ore price dive

Mining junior Northern Iron (ASX:NFE) has suspended exploratory plans due to sharp declines in iron ore prices which have severely affected the sector's other major players.

Marc Howe | September 17, 2012 | 6:44 am

China’s biggest bank dials down Aussie resource sector lending

China's ICBC has announced a reduction in its lending to Australia's resource sector due to concerns that the mining boom is nearing an end.

Marc Howe | September 17, 2012 | 5:32 am

How China drives commodities down

Australia's resources minister, Martin Ferguson, has caused a stir with his assertion that the country's mining boom, one of the biggest drivers of its economic growth, is "over". As he acknowledged, the state of the global economy has depr...

Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide | September 16, 2012 | 9:19 pm

Iron ore price plunge: Twiggy’s problem opens gap for Gina

Fortescue's troubles have led to speculation that it is now a firm takeover target.

Frik Els | September 14, 2012 | 12:43 am

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