Iron ore poised to top $US80/tonne
Steel and iron ore futures in China rose for a fourth straight day on hopes construction activity would pick up next year.
Samarco sees preliminary license soon
Brazilian iron ore miner Samarco Mineracao expects to receive a preliminary environmental license in the first quarter.
What does the Adani project actually mean for Queensland?
Adani's Carmichael mine and rail project has been touted as a massive boost for Queensland's economy.
Origin Energy shares surge on news of oil and gas spin-off
Investors responded positively to Origin Energy's decision to spin off its portfolio of conventional oil and gas assets, pushing the company's share price by 2.49 per cent on Tuesday to $6.58.
Mixed reactions to the Adani Carmichael project
Australian Marine Conservation Society community campaigner Cherry Muddle said the mine would have a devastating impact on the Great Barrier Reef and tourism jobs.
Citigroup's clarion call for commodity bulls
Citigroup is bullish on oil, copper, zinc, and wheat; it's bearish on coal, iron ore, gold and soybeans.
Adani rail line approved amid talk of $1b loan from Canberra
Indian coal mine company Adani has secured the final state and federal government approval for its $21.7 billion Carmichael coal mine project.
Iron ore rebounds on yuan, data
Another wild swing, this time a 8.7pc surge that snapped two losing days, has iron ore approaching the $US80 a tonne mark.
Glencore to reinstate dividends in 2107
Glencore plans to reinstate a $US1 billion dividend in 2017 after skipping two payments as metals prices rebound.
Lights out at Olympic Dam riles BHP
A blackout at one of the nation's biggest mines has sparked a plea from BHP
Iron ore extends retreat
Iron ore dropped 6.8pc overnight, the most since March, extending a retreat from a two-year high.
Oil jumps after OPEC agrees to first production cut since 2008
Oil surged after OPEC approved the first supply cuts in eight years in an effort to ease a record glut and stabilise global markets.
Government launches inquiry into missing tax billions from oil and gas sector
The Turnbull Government has acknowledged for the first time that Australia is failing to secure a fair share of revenue from oil and gas companies, with Treasurer Scott Morrison calling a review into the tax scheme governing offshore projects.
Mining dividends are back - just don't expect a bonanza
There are few mining executives who think the coming decade will see a commodity boom to match the last one, and payouts will reflect that.
Gold rally falters, palladium rises
Gold halted its biggest gain in almost a month as investors extended the longest run of sales from bullion-backed funds.
Zinc climbs to 9-yr high as metals gain
The price of zinc rose 2.9pc overnight to its highest level since October 2007 as China's plans for new rail links boosted metal prices.
Iron ore tops $US80 a tonne
The spot price for iron ore extended its stunning rebound, topping $US80 a tonne for the first time in more than two years.
Australia's gold miners dig deeper as local currency falls
Gold miners in Australia, motivated by a weak currency, are overcoming inclement weather to dig deeper for more bullion, quarterly production figures released on Sunday show.
Zinc, lead power base metals higher
Zinc, the best performing metal on the London Metal Exchange this year, powered to its highest in more than eight years.
China iron ore imports to top 1b tonnes
China's iron ore imports from India surged in October and purchases from Australia grew slightly, customs data showed.
Surpreme Court dismisses Adani mine challenge
The Queensland Supreme Court has upheld the granting of a mining lease and environmental authority to the massive Carmichael coal mine in the state's Galilee Basin.
We must not become 'protectionist' after Brexit, Trump: Rio CEO
Australia should refrain from adopting more protectionist policies in the aftermath of Brexit in Britain and election of Donald Trump in the United States, chief executive Jean-Sebastien Jacques says.
Minjar offers $1.8b for Kalgoorlie stake
Barrick Gold is reviewing the finances of a $1.8 billion bid for its half stake in the Kalgoorlie mine.
Zinc reaches more than 8-yr high
Zinc jumped and copper headed towards its 2016 peak on expectations of stronger demand and tighter supplies.
Gold drops to nine-month low
Gold is getting trampled, and silver entered a bear market.
Chinese iron ore futures extend rally
Iron ore futures in China rose for a third straight day, and at one point hit the highest level in almost three years.
Experts doubt the resources rebound's sustainability
Resources stocks are rallying harder than commodities and experts are divided on its sustainability.
Rio Tinto launches $5 billion cost cutting drive
Rio Tinto says it will generate $5 billion in extra free cash flow over the next five years by cutting operational costs across its global empire.
Money men returning to base metals
Longer-term investors are also returning to the industrial metals sector for the first time in years.