Rio investors (mostly) support Yancoal sale
Rio Tinto investors have mostly welcomed the sale of coal assets to Yancoal, with one shareholder noting the long-term risk of coal assets being "stranded" by climate change.
Freeport shares slump on earnings miss, Indonesia woes
The world's biggest publicly-listed copper miner warned it would need to start slashing output and jobs at its Indonesia mine if it fails to get an export permit from the government.
Joyce gives conditional backing to coal deal
Barnaby Joyce has given conditional backing to Rio Tinto's decision to sell coal mining assets to Chinese controlled miner Yancoal.
BHP strike fears fuel copper
Copper hits two-month high, before retreating to end flat. Most other metals eased ahead of Lunar New Year.
Iron ore rally seen overextended
Prices are near the highest in more than two years on speculation of sustained Chinese demand for imports.
Nathan Tinkler sets sights on US job
Bankrupt mining identity Nathan Tinkler is fighting for the right to head to the United States for a job interview.
Ray Hadley tips Morrison to 'intervene' in Rio coal sale
Most analysts think Rio Tinto got a good price for its NSW coal sale, but radio host Ray Hadley reckons the Treasurer will have "major conce...
SA blackouts force BHP to cut copper guidance
BHP Billiton has lowered its copper production guidance but will boost its spending on oil exploration.
Evolution prioritising debt repayments
Gold miner Evolution wants to keep funneling cash toward early debt repayments after its net debt peaked at $647 million during the December...
BHP really can shrink to greatness
BHP's December quarter numbers reinforce Andrew Mackenzie's drive for simplification and improved productivity.
