Coking coal deal frenzy has further to go
The driving force behind two recent acquisitions says a ''once in a generation'' turnover of coking coal assets is under way in Australia
Samarco hires US lawyers for debt talks
Samarco bondholders hired US law firm Hogan Lovells for help with debt-restructuring talks.
BHP slams Grylls tax plan, says iron tax take already $17.50 a tonne
The boss of BHP Billiton's Australian operations has slammed a plan from the West Australian National Party to hit it and rival Rio Tinto with a new $7.2 billion tax.
Fortescue loses bid to block Brockman
The High Court has foiled FMG's efforts to prevent a junior iron ore hopeful from accessing its Pilbara rail infrastructure .
Alumina wins new freedom in Alcoa deal
The Australian partner of Alcoa may be a more attractive takeover target under changes to their joint venture agreement.
Rio's $2m payout to injured worker
Rio Tinto showed a "disturbing level of recalcitrance" against an injured worker who was unlawfully stood down.
Alumina gets a win for the mouse that roared
Alumina has emerged the clear victor in the legal fencing forced on it by its once mighty Alcoa.
New code fills BHP's dam breach after Samarco
While no one at BHP Billiton can say it, new dam protocols are shaped by lessons from mistakes in the Samarco disaster.
Tale of two miners shows tin is tough
Tin has always been a tricky market to invest in, and Kasbah Resources is a case in point.
BHP takes a global approach to dam standards
BHP will enact a new dam safety regime, as Brazilian prosecutors continue to consider charges.
