Aluminium retreats on supply concerns
Aluminium prices hit two-month highs before retreating on renewed bets of rising Chinese output.
Coal price surge heats up economy
A deal between miners and Japanese steel makers means the benefits of a coal price boom could be felt across the economy.
Newcrest beats BHP to copper party in Ecuador
BHP Billiton has signalled both the geography and modus operandi of its quest for new copper horizons through a rejected $US305 million play for control of an early stage, but potentially world class, discovery in Ecuador.
Major miners queue for Brisbane copper junior
More major mining companies have joined BHP and Newcrest in running the ruler over Solgold, according to its chairman.
Paying the GST penalty for backing mining
Tackling the symptoms rather than causes of problems just lead to perverse outcomes.
Coal boss calls Tesla a 'fraud', Musk tweets it
The biggest privately owned US coal producer says Tesla is a "fraud" for failing to turn a profit despite subsidies.
Wesfarmers coal turnaround beckons divestment
A $600 million reversal in fortunes at Wesfarmers' resources business may enable the conglomerate to exit coal.
Lithium frenzy 'should all end in tears'
"Lithium demonstrates all the characteristics of a commodity bubble," says a Bernstein analyst.
No 'twilight' for fossil fuels: BHP
The dawn of a wind and solar power revolution does not mean a "twilight" for fossil fuel energy sources, BHP Billiton has declared.
Details out for BC Iron recapitalisation
BC Iron is seeking to recapitalise the company with a one-for-one rights issue at 13ยข a share.
