Just days after he warned miners to "remember who your landlord is", WA Premier Colin Barnett has questioned why Rio Tinto and BHP are pushing more iron ore into a depressed market.
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Iron ore price breaks through $US80 mark
Iron ore has seen a slight price rebound, trading above $US80 a tonne.
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Trouble for Griffin Coal Mine as Lanco plans sale
Debts continue to accumulate at the Griffin Coal Mine, as owners Lanco Infratech plan to sell a stake in the project.
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Labor looks to revive mining tax
Labor have brought the potential of another mining tax to the fore, however they have put consultation with the industry in its development on the agenda.
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Profit downgrade forces WDS managing director to quit
Mining contractor WDS Limited has posted a shock profit downgrade, forcing managing director Terry Chapman to step down.
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New submission aimed at reducing mine approval times
The Tasmanian state government has been blamed for allowing inefficiencies and legal challenges to cause protracted mine approval times.
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The next takeover target for Glencore: Fortescue?
Now that Rio Tinto has knocked back Glencore's approach, analysts consider the pros and cons of another potential target for the miner - Fortescue Metals.
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China to reinstate coal import tariffs
Australian coal has taken another hit after China announced it will institute import levies to support its ailing coal industry.
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Poseidon Nickel raise $30 million for mine restart
Poseidon Nickel has raised $30 million which will enable it to reopen the Windarra nickel mine.
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Anglo American assets up for sale
Anglo American has resolved to scale back operations by selling unprofitable business assets.
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Rocky road ahead for junior miners
The latest JUMEX report outlines a rocky position for many junior miners and explorers, however they remain positive about the future of the industry.
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Glencore comments on BHP’s iron ore production war
Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg has questioned the tactics of BHP increasing iron ore production, claiming it will impact poor African nations.
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Long term insolvency for Killarnee Civil and Construction
A report by insolvency specialists has showed that a recently collapsed contractor may have been insolvent for 14 months before going into administration.
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BHP chases lower costs for more iron ore in Western Australia
BHP Billiton has announced plans to cut costs and increase supply of iron ore as it chases its goal of becoming the lowest-cost producer in the Pilbara.
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Reform essential for WA’s future success
WA DMP director general Richard Sellers outlines how Western Australia is taking steps to deal with the slowdown in the mining boom.
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Glencore predicts strong market ahead for thermal coal
In the face of withering coal prices and a soft market, Glencore is still predicting long term viability for thermal coal.
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Lynas announces plans to raise $83 million
Lynas has posted a massive loss, prompting a sharp sell-off late yesterday.
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Legal action against collapsed Forge Group widens
A class action against collapsed contractor Forge Group has been widened as more shareholders take a stance.
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Will gold fall off the $1200 precipice?
As the gold price comes to the US$1200 cliff, analysts are predicting that it will soon plummet price-wise.
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Brighter future predicted for Australian nickel
Nickel is predicted to emerge from its recent slump, as the Australian dollar drops and demand increases.
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