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Newcrest Mining is the biggest gold producer on the ASX.

Newcrest meets 2017 gold target despite earthquake

Newcrest Mining said its fourth-quarter gold production fell 7.7 per cent from a year ago after its flagship Cadia mine was hit by an earthquake, but output was just enough to meet its full-year target.

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue says the court's decision "has no impact on the current and future operations or mining ...

Fortescue likely to appeal native title decision

Fortescue Metal Group is likely to lodge an appeal after the Federal Court recognised a native title claimant group has exclusive rights over Pilbara land where the company operates the Solomon iron ore mine.

Woodside has brushed off competition from Qatar

Woodside brushes off looming Qatar competition

A plan by top global liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter Qatar to ramp up output will stall the expected growth of U.S. LNG exports, Woodside Petroleum chief executive Peter Coleman said.

In the first six months, imports rose to 539 million tonnes, 9.3 per cent higher than the same period in 2016.

One billion tonnes to China

Iron ore imports by China this year are on course to exceed 1 billion tonnes by a comfortable margin, breaking 2016's record.

Strong iron ore prices could add billions to federal coffers, but the gains may be counter-acted by the high Australian ...

Australia cuts export forecast after iron ore falls

Australia has revised down the value of its resources and energy export earnings in the financial year ended June by 4.6 percent, or nearly $10 billion, due largely to falling prices for iron ore, its most valuable export.

Deutsche Bank upgraded BHP to a "buy".

Bullish outlooks for Australia's major miners

Higher than expected prices and strong volumes should buttress the performance of the nation's biggest iron ore miners ahead of the looming reporting season, market analysts predict.