Australia braces for lost business as coal buyers race elsewhere
Cyclone Debbie has put supply of coking coal at risk, forcing big buyers like China and Japan to scour the world for alternative supplies and fuelling a rally in prices.
Thai government ready to talk to Kingsgate over closure of gold mine
The move comes after Kingsgate stepped up the pressure on the Thai government to seek talks as well as compensation for its mine being shut down.
'Stronger for longer' resource prices to buoy government coffers, boost exports
Government coffers will benefit from the "stronger for longer" spike in commodity prices.
Copper leaps after upbeat US data
Copper rose 2 per cent, reflecting strength across base metals following upbeat jobs data from the United States.
Rio Tinto hit with $447m tax bill
Rio Tinto will pay the ATO almost $200 million after being hit with amended income tax assessments totalling nearly $450 million.
Adani's mega mine is contrary to today's energy markets
Sensible voices must acknowledge that building one of the world's biggest coal mines is environmentally reckless and incongruent with the direction of energy markets.
Miners' strike that may have cost BHP $1.3 billion
BHP Billiton is still counting the costs of a six-week strike at one of its biggest mines, but Chile is estimating it at $1.3 billion plus.
Kingsgate seeks compensation from Thailand over Chatree mine closure
Australian miner Kingsgate is seeking compensation from Thailand's military government over its controversial order to shutdown the company's gold mine in northern Thailand, forcing the sackings of more than 1000 Thai workers.
China iron ore imports may have peaked
​China's appetite for iron ore is likely to have continued unabated in March, and that might prove as good as it gets.
Aurizon warns of earning hit from Cyclone Debbie
Aurizon has warned that Cyclone Debbie will hit earnings for fiscal 2017, with rail links in central Queensland to be closed for weeks
Coal's dirty Australian secret? It's not coming back
The world's biggest coal exporter has a problem.
Flooding from Cyclone Debbie wreaks havoc with Queensland coal industry
Little more than a day after coal shipments recommenced on part of Queensland's extensive coal railway network, flooding forced the shutdown of operations on the Blackwater coal rail system.
Enough ore for 13,000 Eiffel Towers
Some of China's ports are demolishing old buildings to create more storage space, trading sources said.
Adani head says Qld mega mine ready to go
A visit from the head of Indian mining giant Adani was met with a protest outside the business lunch.
Energy 'crisis' predictable, says former Origin Energy boss
The so-called energy "crisis" was predictable and stemmed from the push for renewable energy and limits on accessing domestic gas reserves, BCA president Grant King said.
Netballers driving mining trucks: How billionaire Rinehart saves cash
The woman who became the richest person in Australia by developing some of the nation's vast iron-ore deposits has learned one key lesson from the last commodity bust -- hire cheaper workers.
Aluminium rises on China optimism
Aluminium hit its highest level in nearly two years, supported by optimism that China would carry out plans to cut supply.
Japan aluminium premium up 35pc
Japan's aluminium premium for shipments during the April to June quarter has been set at $US128 per tonne.
Where in the world is Clive Palmer's nephew? Perhaps Palmer can help
Clive Palmer has been ordered to return to court to answer questions as legal efforts to bring his nephew back to Australia continue.
Spot iron ore extends rout
Iron ore fell, extending its retreat from its February peak to 14 per cent, as Chinese steel inventories edge ever higher.
Surging cash bank prompts big South 32 buy-back
Delays in prospective acquisitions amid continued high commodity prices has prompted South 32, the BHP Billiton spin-out of orphan assets, to buy back close to 5 per cent of its shares for $US500 million
Arrest warrant issued for Clive Mensink
"Arrest Clive Theodore Mensink and bring him before the court for examination," the justice ordered, after the
Clive Palmer's nephew dodges Federal Court again
An arrest warrant is expected to be issued for Clive Palmer's nephew after he failed to appear at court for questioning over the collapse of Queensland Nickel.
South32 to buy back $655m of its shares
South32 rewards investors who had been waiting for the company to use its strong balance sheet and cashflows on bigger payouts or acquisitions.
Iron ore loses 7.9pc on week
Spot prices for the steel-making raw material retreated in an "overdue correction", but fundamentals remain strong.
Donald Trump grants presidential permit for controversial Keystone oil pipeline
The United States has issued a presidential permit for TransCanada Corp's Keystone XL oil pipeline, ending a years-long battle between environmentalists and the industry over whether Washington should approve it.
Australia's LNG exports to be hit by 'buyers club'
The world's biggest liquefied natural gas buyers - all in Asia - are clubbing together to secure more flexible supply contracts.
BHP's Escondida miners to end strike
The strike at Escondida will end after workers decided to invoke a provision that allows them to extend their old contract.
This is 'as good as it gets' for miners
It's not time to cut and run, but strategists are becoming more cautious about the tired looking bull market in mining stocks.
Sam Walsh gets new gig at global trader Mitsui
In a rare move for corporate Japan, the Australian former Rio boss has been nominated to join the board of trading giant Mitsui & Co.