Fortescue to repay another $1.4b of debt
Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group is cashing in on the strong run in prices in recent months with a further $1.4 billion repayment of its debt next week.
Thai gold mine closure sends 'horrendous' message, says Kingsgate chairman
Thailand's military ruler has used his sweeping powers to shut down the country's largest gold mine, part-owned by Australian company Kingsgate Consolidated.
Iron ore falls from multi-year highs
Iron ore retreated, shedding more than 5 per cent back below the $US80 a tonne mark, as volatility persists.
Nathan Tinkler’s plan to escape bankruptcy
Christmas will come four days early for Nathan TInkler if his offer to settle a $553 million bankruptcy for $700,000 is accepted by creditors on December 21.
BHP flags Samarco mine may restart in 2017
BHP has indicared a restart of the troubled Samarco iron ore mine in Brazil could occur in the year ahead at a reduced capacity, with applications already lodged to do so.
Morgan Stanley bearish on iron ore
Base metals win out over bulks as Morgan Stanley's top picks for next year on bets of rising demand from the US and China.
Goldman reverses course on copper
Goldman has turned from bearish to 'more' bullish as copper has defied its expectations.
Shanghai rebar near three-year high
Chinese rebar futures rose 2 per cent on Tuesday to trade near a 32-month high, sustaining recent strong gains.
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Commodity rally sets up a mining cash splash
This year's stunning resurgence in commodity prices has Australian resource companies well placed to at least double their shareholder payouts, experts say.
Calls for Qld govt to reject $1 billion Adani loan
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk should reject a $1 billion taxpayer concessional loan for the Adani Carmichael mine's rail line, the Queensland Greens say.
Gold mine thrown lifeline at 11th hour
Thailand's military government has thrown a lifeline to Australian gold miner Kingsgate, three weeks before the scheduled closure of its Chatree mine.
Copper clocks weekly gain on China
Copper ended the week higher on Friday after robust data from China offered more evidence that its economy is recovering.
Vale gets license for S11D mine
Vale has been granted an operating license for a giant iron ore mine in the Amazonian state of Para known as S11D.
China iron ore, steel seen higher
Iron ore and steel futures in China edged lower on Friday as investors locked in gains, though sentiment remains bullish.
Rio's CEO wants to buy diamonds, but finding them won't be easy
Even for the deepest pockets in the mining industry, diamonds are hard to find.
Chinese steel futures extend rally
Chinese steel and iron ore futures rose for a sixth straight session, spurred by upbeat trade data. Spot iron ore dipped.
Rio chief: 'I would love to have more diamonds'
When Rio Tinto chief Jean-Sebastien Jacques took the reins of the world's second-biggest mining company in July, there was speculation he'd sell the company's diamond business. Not so.
Credibility challenge for China
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UBS sees iron ore pull back in 2017
Iron ore's probably heading for a retreat in 2017 as new mine supply comes online and a surplus builds, according to UBS.
Iron ore surges on China steel rally
Iron ore surged higher amid signs of a strengthening Chinese economy and concerns over tightening supply.
Adani mine faces another legal hurdle
Adani is facing a fresh legal battle over its planned Carmichael coal mine, a day after announcing workforce arrangements for the long-awaited project.
Oil and gas company part owned by Gina Rinehart sues Victoria for $2.7b over fracking ban
A company part owned by Gina Rinehart is suing the Victorian government for $2.7 billion in damages over the state's ban on onshore gas exploration.
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.