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Rio cuts jobs at aluminum operations in Australasia

Diversified mining giant Rio Tinto has announced major job cuts at aluminum operations in both Australia and New Zealand.

Marc Howe | September 7, 2012 | 1:33 am

Chinese demand to prop up Aussie mining boom for years to come

Australian trade minister Craig Emerson has said Chinese demand will continue to give support to the country's mining boom despite declines in export prices.

Marc Howe | September 7, 2012 | 12:59 am

Australian H1 gold output contracts as Chinese production races ahead

Australian 2012 first half gold output has fallen 5% year on year while Chinese production gained 7%

Marc Howe | September 6, 2012 | 4:55 am

Rinehart’s critique of Aussie economy triggers personal attacks

Gina Rinehart has raised the ire of the Australian public again with a ten minute Youtube speech on the shortcomings of the country's economy which has triggered ad hominem attacks from leading political figures.

Marc Howe | September 5, 2012 | 4:47 am

The world’s most precious diamond collection on sale

Rio Tinto is taking its collection of the world's most rare and valuable pink, red and blue diamonds to the auction table.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2012 | 1:49 pm

Giant white diamond found in Angola

Perth's Lonrho Mining (ASX:LOM) has discovered a giant 131.5-carat gem-quality white diamond at its Lulo Concession mine in Angola.

Marc Howe | September 4, 2012 | 4:16 am

Rising costs and weak commodities imperil AUD$100 billion in scheduled projects

Rising labor and construction costs as well as declines in commodities prices have cast doubt on AUD$100 billion in mining and energy projects in Australia.

Marc Howe | September 4, 2012 | 3:47 am

Children of mining town hit by wave of cancers

People raised in the former mining town of Wittenoom in Western Australia have been hit by a wave of cancers and untimely deaths many decades following the closure of a nearby blue-asbestos mine in 1966.

Marc Howe | September 4, 2012 | 2:01 am

Rio slashes staff at Argyle diamond mine

Rio Tinto has announced it will slash staff positions by almost a fifth at its Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia.

Marc Howe | September 4, 2012 | 12:54 am

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