The Australian Government expects commodity export earnings to peak a year later than expected due to a swing in the global iron ore price and a slight weakened exchange rate against the United States dollar.
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Value of mining capital raising deals increases during 2019 first quarter
The value of capital raising deals in the mining industry has increased significantly in the first quarter this year to more than $US11 billion ($15.7 billion), according to GlobalData.
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US-China trade war forces Ausdrill into financial rethink
Mining services company Ausdrill is dropping a previously announced refinancing plan due to ongoing heated trade debates between the United States and China.
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WA School of Mining students shot in botched drug deal
Two Curtin University students were shot in a botched drug deal last night in New Orleans, after competing in the 38th International Collegiate Mining Games in Montana.
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A crackdown on coal dust [opinion]
The resurgence of black lung has given us cause to question our medical scrutiny, but is Australia up to World's Best Practice for dust suppression? Ben Hagemann writes.
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Miners rescued in US
A group of seventeen miners who were trapped in a New York State salt mine have been rescued from an elevator shaft, 274m underground.
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Misleading climate comments leave coal giant Peabody reaching for settlement
Peabody Energy has agreed to make greater public disclosures in relation to the risks posed by climate changes to businesses after settlement of charges that claim it misled investors and the public
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Monadelphous to launch new US gas venture
Mining services and construction contractor Monadelphous has launched a new foray into the US gasfields.
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Massive need for miners in the US
The US mining industry is having trouble finding enough workers to fill spaces, according to new reports.
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US drafts new asteroid mining bill
The US is taking a major step forward in interplanetary mining, drafting a new bill to aid development of the asteroid mining industry.
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International indigenous mining partnership developing
Australian Aboriginal company Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation is working with Alaskan indigenous group NANA to develop global expertise.
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US fracking boom puts West African oil economies at risk
As the US sees a new domestic energy boom, overtaking Russia for oil output, the fragile economics of West African are becoming shakier.
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US and Canada bring in ‘responsible mining’ standards
A new set of 'responsible mining' standards have been developed by mining opponents, jewelers, and some major miners for more socially responsible mining.
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The World’s Top 10 Gold Producers
A new report has unveiled the state of gold mining globally, showcasing which countries and which companies are leading the pack.
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240 jobs to go as Caterpillar closes another manufacturing facility
240 people will lose their jobs in mid-2014 as mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar continues to respond to slowing demand from the resources sector.
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