Joel Scanlon

Confusion and Concern over New Zealand's Mining Rules

Confusion over New Zealand's mining rules are causing the mining industry heartache. The recent change on the stance of mining on conservation land by the government has not gone down favorably.

Sichuan Taifeng to Increase Stake in IMX Resources

Clive Palmer to Construct New Queensland Coal Loading Facility

BHP Still Committed to Olympic Dam Expansion

BHP Billiton spokesperson Amanda Buckley said that the $20 billion Olympic Dam expansion plans remained on track with the original time table.

BP Fits New Containment Cap in Gulf of Mexico Leak

BP says it's pleased with the progress being made in trying to contain the Gulf of Mexico oil leak with a new lower marine riser package (LMRP) containment cap over the Deepwater Horizon's failed blow-out preventer.

Orica Looking at Mining Acquisitions

Orica is looking to add new mining related acquisitions to the company portfolio as per Orica Chief Executive Officer Graeme Liebelt.

China Slowdown on Iron Ore and Copper Imports

Is the global economic slowdown finally slowing down China? It would seem that way if you look at the decline in imports of iron ore and copper in the month of June from Australia.

Terrorist Attack at NMDC Iron Ore Facility in India

Chevron Discovers New Gas Well in Carnarvon Basin

Chevron has discovered a new gas well in the Carnarvon Basin which will help its proposed expansion of the Wheatstone project.

OneSteel Says MRRT OK

OneSteel says that the government’s proposed Minerals Resource Rent Tax or MRRT won't negatively affect Whyalla steelworks. Geoff Plummer, Chief Executive for OneSteel is however negotiating for a more simplified deal.