May 1, 2013 Collapse of equipment makers adds fresh evidence the mining boom is over Analyst warns that major mining companies’ current focus on returns will reduce supply growth and lead to higher commodity prices.
May 1, 2013 VIDEO: Huge gold demand underlies marketplace Veracity of consumers' appetite for the yellow metal caught many dealers by surprise.
April 30, 2013 Australia’s Argyle diamond mine opens underground operations Mine life will be extended until 2020 at minimum.
April 30, 2013 Rio Tinto considers selling its diamond mines The company's gemstone mines are estimated to be worth $2.2 billion.
April 29, 2013 The ‘now or never moment’ for private equity in mining "Interest from private equity in sector is the highest I have ever seen"
April 29, 2013 BHP Billiton sells Pinto Valley mining operation for US$650 million BHP Billiton employees working at Pinto Valley and SMARRCO will become employees of Capstone as part of the transaction.
April 27, 2013 Australian Federal Government to prevent fracking around the Great Barrier Reef In February, the conservative state government of Queensland lifted a ban on shale oil exploration and production along its coast, enabling companies to begin assessing the potential there, in the…
April 26, 2013 Mining tycoon revives United Australia political party VIDEO: One of its policies is to process more mineral resources within the country.
April 24, 2013 China’s March iron ore imports from Australia rise China imported 32.17 million mt of iron ore from Australia in March, up 12% year on year and up 27.5% from February.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am
