BHP seeks to avert Escondida strike
BHP has asked the government to mediate with unionised workers at its Escondida copper mine in Chile, the world's largest.
Economists believe commodity run is probably done
It is rare to find much unanimity among economists, but one of the few things they agree on is that the trough in commodity prices of 2016 will not be repeated. The question for now is how far will prices retreat, especially following the March quarter, which often marks a cyclical high.
'Why is mining more important than people's lives?'
Shares in OceanaGold slumped in late trading Thursday on a statement by the Philippine government it may force the closure of its Dipidio mine, which has been the subject of recent wrangling between the company and the government.
Nathan Tinkler wins court bid to travel to US for job interview
Bankrupt former coal baron Nathan Tinkler will be allowed to fly to New York for a job interview.
Clive Palmer's wife called to give evidence
Clive Palmer's wife has been called to give evidence into the collapse of his Townsville refinery company, Queensland Nickel.
Rio may sell remaining Aussie coal mines
Rio Tinto Group has received approaches for its Queensland mines, including a potential sale.
Downer shares soar on higher full-year forecast
Shares in Downer EDI soared to a seven-year high on Thursday morning after the contractor lifted its full-year profit forecast following a lack of any bad news in its December-half earnings.
Copper tops $US6000 on strike vote
Workers at BHP Billiton's Escondida copper mine in Chile overwhelmingly voted against the company's latest wage offer.
Fortescue eyes capital options amid resurgent iron ore price
Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals refused to rule out a share buy-back as it enjoys surging cashflows thanks to the spike in the price of iron ore.
Aurizon flags $321m earnings hit
Aurizon says it will take about $321 million of one-off charges when it reports its half-yearly earnings.
Oz Minerals hit by downgrade after share price surge
A resurgent share price has prompted analyst downgrades for Oz Minerals, as the miner is finalising development plans for a new project and amid optimism over its exploration profile.
Chevron ramping up production at Gorgon gas project
Chevron has brought forward the start-up of the third unit at its Gorgon gas project while still targeting first production from Wheatstone by mid-year.
Copper, aluminium poised to slide
Copper and aluminium prices are expected to lose steam after prices surged despite surpluses that will persist into 2018.
Thermal coal seen holding gains
Thermal coal is expected to trade in a roughly $US70-80 a tonne range this year, analysts and traders say.
Copper falls on greenback's gain
Copper closed lower, hurt by a strengthening US dollar, after hitting a two-month high earlier in the day.
Dalian iron ore jumps 3pc
Chinese steel and iron ore futures rose for a third session as investors bet on firm demand after the Lunar New Year holiday.
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.
Dividend hike, buyback in sight on Rio Tinto asset sales
A dividend hike and a possible share buyback on the cards when global miner Rio Tinto releases its earnings early next month, after finalising deals to raise as much as $US3.8 billion from asset sales in recent months.
BHP lifts iron ore output, limits oil
BHP has boosted output of iron ore to record levels while prolonging its curtailment of oil and gas output in the US as it waits for prices to improve, its latest production report shows.
Gas project to plug expected shortage by 2019
The Queensland government has revived an eight-year-old Bligh government plan to release a parcel of land for gas exploration to be used only for Australian-supply.
Rio shares jump to two-year high after $3.2b sale
Shares in Rio Tinto surged from the opening bell with sentiment cheered by the sale of a further suite of coal mines which raises the odds of a buy-back or dividend hike.
Yancoal snaps up Rio Tinto's NSW coal mines for $US2.5 billion
An arm of the Chinese government has snapped up Rio Tinto coal mines in NSW for $US2.5 billion
Aluminium hits 20-month peak
Aluminium climbed to a 20-month peak after reports of potential capacity cuts in China while zinc touched a five-week high.
BlueScope shares surge on surprise profit upgrade
BlueScope shares surged Tuesday thanks to a surprise profit upgrade as steel prices remained stronger than anticipated
LME boss Jones to retire
Garry Jones stepped down as chief executive officer after a three-year stint steering the world's biggest metals bourse.
Banks sue BHP and Vale over deadly Samarco venture
BHP Billiton and its partner in the deadly Samarco mine venture Vale are facing a fight with its bankers after a class action was filed in New York.
Internal feud at centre of Rio firing over Simandou says Conde
The President of Guinea is disputing public statements made by Rio Tinto about the firing of a senior executive for a $US10.5 million payment made to the president's friend Francois de Combret.
Axiom moving to launch production despite nickel's travails
Axiom Mining not daunted by recent upheaval in the nickel as Indonesia has eased export bans while the Philippines ramps up moves to force some producers to close.
Steinmetz to be questioned over Guinea bribery claim
Swiss prosecutors will question Beny Steinmetz in Geneva amid an inquiry into allegations of bribery involving a $US20 billion mining project in the Simandou hills in the west African country of Guinea.