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.
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 incumbent Sam Walsh this July.
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 failed attempt last year to acquire the company's key project.
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.
Mines should favour locals: Qld minister
Queensland will ensure mining projects have to employ locals before considering fly-in, fly-out workers.
Gold regains its lustre as Fed signals risks ahead
Just when gold's rally was losing steam, Janet Yellen came to the rescue.
Peabody may file for bankruptcy
Peabody Energy, the largest US coal miner, said it may not be financially strong enough to remain in business in its current form.
Every day is grand final day, BHP chief says
Every day is grand final day at work, BHP Billiton chief executive Andrew Mackenzie has told employees.
FIFO future is user pays
Room upgrades and other ''user pay'' options could become common at FIFO villages, according to the company that will run Rio Tinto's iron ore camps for the next ten years
Qld's $16.5b Carmichael mine a step closer
The Queensland government is a step closer to granting global resources giant Adani a mining lease for its $16.5 billion Carmichael coal mine in the state's Galilee Basin.
'The whole system is a scam'
New documents show how coal firms won the right to claim planting of grass or trees on old mine sites as conservation offsets for future woodland destruction.
Exploration companies jump ship from ASX
Twenty-five mineral exploration companies abandoned listed life on the ASX in the December quarter as the commodity price rout continued to bite.
Iron ore extends slide on China, supply outlook
Iron ore dropped for a sixth day as data showed Chinese steel production weakened further at a time when supplies from the biggest miners are set to increase.
BHP 'unprepared' for boom's end
BHP Billiton CEO Andrew Mackenzie says after the end of the 'greatest commodities boom', it's time reform workplace laws and taxes.
Palmer refinery gets tick from inspector
Inspectors satisfied waste at refinery is managed appropriately.
Aussie tumbles on commodity prices
The Australian dollar fell below US75¢ as commodity prices reversed and as global investors repositioned for higher US interest rates.
Mitsui to stay outside Bass Strait gas bloc
A small degree of competitive tension will remain in the Bass Strait gas scene, with Japanese conglomerate Mitsui E&P; confirming it will not sell its gas as part of a bloc with Exxon Mobil and BHP Billiton
Doray Minerals eyes benefits of sparkling gold price
Doray Minerals managing director Allan Kelly says the Australian dollar gold price could climb to $2000 an ounce over the next few years, a development that would deliver robust margins for the gold miner and its local peers.
New law takes aim at Clive Palmer
The State Government has moved to force mine and refinery owners to pay for any environmental clean ups if their business goes bust, in the wake of Clive Palmer's Queensland Nickel fiasco.
Fortescue rating cut one notch by Moody's
Fortescue Metals Group has had its debt rating cut to two steps below investment grade by Moody's Investors Service.
Samarco bonds rebound on CEO's funding assurance
Samarco's bonds rose the most in seven weeks said it would be able to cover debt payments using its own cash.
Palmer makes demands before Queensland Nickel can reopen
Clive Palmer has issued demands he says must be met in order to save his embattled nickel refinery in light of the Queensland and federal governments having so far done nothing to help sacked workers.
'Good feedback' from Palmer creditors
Clive Palmer open to selling Queensland Nickel to creditors, workers.
Community bid to rescue Palmer refinery
Sacked workers and creditors will meet today.
'A bit of honesty needed' from Palmer: Premier
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has all but accused Clive Palmer of playing games with the government, as the future of 550 Queensland Nickel workers remains in limbo.
Palmer's pressure to explain nickel plan
Clive Palmer is under pressure to explain his plan for the embattled Townsville nickel refinery and whether hundreds of workers will be able to return to their jobs on Monday.
The new Australian gold rush
A new breed of Australian gold miners has engineered an renaissance that is winning the world's attention.
Iron ore retreats from 'insane' advance
Iron ore sank on Friday, adding to signs the record leap at the start of the week wasn't justified given the global market's poor fundamentals.