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EY appoints new global mining and metals leader

Paul D. Mitchell has been named the new EY global sector leader for mining and metals.

MINING.com Editor | January 31, 2019 | 2:17 pm

Miners BHP, Rio urge permanent voice for First Nations in Australia’s parliament

"A First Nations' voice to parliament is a meaningful step…

Reuters | January 31, 2019 | 11:21 am

Fortescue says Vale impact uncertain, sees demand for mid-grade iron ore

The loss of about 40 million tonnes of annual supply…

Reuters | January 31, 2019 | 10:11 am

Near-record high vanadium prices boosts Bushveld Minerals 2018 results

Repair work in the fourth quarter slightly impacted production, but…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2019 | 6:55 am

Danakali’s potash project could be a game changer for Eritrea — UN

UNDP says the Colluli potash project has the potential to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2019 | 4:45 am

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Fresh doubts over Olympic Dam as BHP freezes hiring

BHP's board was to make a decision on the $30 billion project this year, but a newspaper report over the weekend said a decision will not be made until 2014 and BHP's uranium division "confirmed the deferral and said a recruitment freeze was now in place".

Frik Els | July 30, 2012 | 12:32 am

Iron ore’s $120-price floor theory unravels

Below $120 a tonne most Chinese producers become unprofitable, but a sustained period below this level may indicate a fundamental shift in the industry.

Frik Els | July 27, 2012 | 11:43 pm

Intrepid drama could scare foreign investors from Indonesia

Brad Gordon, CEO of Brisbane-based Intrepid Mines (ASX:IAU), has stated publicly that Indonesia is doing damage to its reputation as a foreign investment destination following the recent legal difficulties experienced by his own company and Churchill Mining.

Marc Howe | July 27, 2012 | 4:02 am

Australia imperils investment appeal as miners attack new tax laws

Foreign investors have raised concerns over uncertainty surrounding Australia's mining and carbon tax regimes, with mining companies attacking a government plan to obtain an additional AUD$1.9 billion in taxes via stronger regulation of cross-border profit-shifting.

Marc Howe | July 27, 2012 | 2:41 am

Newmont sees earnings dive on dismal output

Newmont Mining's (NEM) second quarter earnings plunged 28% compared to the same period last year on reduced gold and copper output.

Marc Howe | July 26, 2012 | 11:55 pm

Ex convicts to fill out job vacancies at Billiton’s Olympic Dam

While the Australian government has started allowing miners to hire foreign workers to ease a labour shortage in the country, some companies such as BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto have chosen to launch their own recruitment initiatives.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 26, 2012 | 3:54 pm

Arrested Australian warns of Indonesian business perils

An Australian mining businessman facing the prospect of five years in an Indonesian prison has warned others of the perils of doing business in the South-east Asian giant, saying he 'got caught like a spider in a web.'

Marc Howe | July 26, 2012 | 2:08 am

Miners buying existing projects rather than starting their own: study

Escalating costs and economic instability may be the two main reasons why mining companies worldwide are acquiring existing projects instead of starting their own, shows the latest report from global firm Ernst & Young.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2012 | 2:46 pm

Atlas Iron on track to double production by end of 2013

Western Austalia's Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) increased shipments by 25% in the second quarter and is well on its way to doubling production by the end of 2012.

Marc Howe | July 25, 2012 | 2:09 am

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