Rio Tinto’s first-half profit soars 93%, investors getting $3bn back

The Peruvian copper project, halted in 2011 after clashes between residents and police that left three dead, could began production about a year ahead of schedule.

'As the mining investment boom turns to bust, Queensland’s port capacity has already shifted from a shortfall to a surplus.'

Workers at Northam Platinum put down their tools. Others may follow.

Wind and solar power won't be enough to prevent extreme climate change, top climate scientists say in open letter to environmental groups.

The rate at which CO2 emissions are rising has slowed, although total emissions reached a record high in 2012.

Construction is expected to start in 2015 with first coal being produced in 2018.

Scientists cultivate the fattest algae - progress in the world of algae as a biofuel.

Zambian government wants to talk it over.

Nearly every person was employed at a coal mine that shut in 2006. City declared bankruptcy in September.