July 20, 2012 Japanese investors edgy over Australian mining disputes Japanese investors are becoming increasingly anxious over industrial relations in the Australian mining sector, in the wake of a long-standing dispute involving Mitsubishi and BHP Queensland coal operations which has…
July 19, 2012 Depressed coal prices force job cuts at Rio Tinto’s mine Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) is looking to reduce costs at its Australia’s Clermont Coal Mine, in central Queensland's Bowen Basin, driven by falling coal prices.
July 19, 2012 Australia’s Quadrant to buy mining equipment supplier CQMS Razer Australian investment firm Quadrant Private Equity has executed an agreement for the purchase of Queensland-based mining equipment supplier CQMS Razer, valuing the company at over AUD$155 million.
July 18, 2012 Australian ‘coal girl’ back in court for $30k because motel ejected her "I know of women (prostitutes) who have bought Winnebagos and caravans – but even getting a booking at a caravan park is hard."
July 18, 2012 Fortescue Metals posts record iron ore output amidst surging debt Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) has posted a record-breaking 17.8 million tonnes of output for the June quarter, representing a rise of 42%, while its debt volume has also surged, swelling by…
July 18, 2012 Australia’s Ambre Energy sued by US partner for mine mismanagement Australia's Ambre Energy is being sued by US partner Cloud Peak Energy (NYSE:CLD) for mismanagement of their shared Montana mine, as well as exceeding approved budgets and engaging in "self-dealing…
July 18, 2012 Alcohol ban threatens to transform Australian opal-mining outpost into ghost town The opal-mining township of Mintabie, situated on Aboriginal land at the northern edge of South Australia, could become deserted following the introduction of new laws requiring police checks of residents…
July 17, 2012 BHP Billiton logs record performances for past fiscal year BHP Billiton (ASE:BHP) has logged a remarkable performance over the past twelve months, with the release of its production report for the year ended 30 June 2012 indicating that the…
July 17, 2012 Protestors break into Australian uranium mine site Protestors at Australia's Olympic Dam mine, which is perched on top of the world's largest known deposit of uranium, have managed to smash through the perimeter gate of the mine…
July 17, 2012 Mining towns dominate list of Australia’s richest areas A list of Australia's richest suburbs and towns compiled on the basis of census statistics indicates that mining towns now dominate amongst the country's most affluent areas.
Infographic: Gold price rally lifts value of World Cup trophy Compared with the previous tournament, the trophy’s metal value has risen by more than 30%. February 08, 2026 | 09:11 am
