Copper reaches highest since March
Copper hit a 4-1/2 month peak on strong growth in China, a weak US dollar and worries about supply disruptions.
Copper hit a 4-1/2 month peak on strong growth in China, a weak US dollar and worries about supply disruptions.
FMG CEO Nev Power says the latest native title right decision in WA will have "much wider" implications for tourism and mining.
Once perilously debt-laden Atlas Iron has edged within reach of a net cash position.
It's no mining boom, but these are very healthy times in the mining sector.
BHP's institutional investors have welcomed a series of meetings from the miner's incoming chairman.
Fortescue says it is likely to appeal a court decision which recognised exclusive native title rights to the Yindjibarndi people.
Iron ore's strong start to the second half will probably fade, according to Sucden Financial and Bank Julius Baer & Co.
Vale said iron ore output would close the year near the bottom of its forecast of 360 million to 380 million tonnes.
Two well-known names in the resources sector Michael O'Keeffe and Steve Mallyon are weighing a return to the local bourse.
An unseasonal rally in iron ore prices is threatening to add billions to federal revenues.
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