Analysts: what to expect from new Rio Tinto boss
Analysts react to news Jean-Sébastien Jacques is set to take the reins at Rio Tinto and warn of the potential for further management changes.
Why Canada is dumping its gold
And why are other countries like China remain so wedded to maintaining - even accumulating - stocks of the precious metal.
The curse of the mining CEO
Is Rio Tinto's big move a sign that a major commodity is about to tank?
How did miners not see it coming?
The good times will come again. Just don't expect resources companies to see them coming.
BHP's radical coal deal set for 'mother of all fights'
The BHP proposal takes aim too at a host of enriching benefits baked during boom time award agreements.
Palaszczuk laws targeting Palmer will hurt others, say miners
Clive Palmer said the Palaszczuk government's moves to spread the costs of environmental clean-ups from failed mining ventures could make ba...
Rio Tinto appoints new CEO
Rio Tinto head of copper and coal Jean-Sébastien Jacques has been named the next chief executive of Rio Tinto, and will take the reins from ...
Todd Corporation renews pursuit of Flinders Mines
New Zealand's billionaire Todd family has launched a $31 million off-market takeover bid for iron ore hopeful Flinders Resources following a...
'Completely free' energy a hard swallow for majors
Atlassian founder Michael Cannon-Brookes' statement that "in 20-25 years time energy will be completely free" prompted a sharp intake of bre...
Speculation driving copper rally says Antofagasta
The recent copper price rally has been driven by speculation, not substance, says one of the world's major copper producers.
