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The article discusses a rise in fatal mining accidents in 2015 following the November 5, 2015, dam break at a Minas Gerais, Brazil, mine jointly owned by Anglo-American miner BHP Billiton and Brazilian mining company Vale SA. It examines the emphasis on mine safety, particularly within BHP. The article presents comments from BHP chief executive Andrew Mackenzie.

The article states that despite collapsing iron-ore prices, falling currencies in mineral-rich countries such as Brazil and Australia were permitting mining companies to expand operations as of mid-October 2015. According to the article, Brazilian miner Vale SA was building a $16 billion iron-ore operation and Australian miner Atlas Iron Ltd. was able to open three suspended mines. The article presents comments from South African gold miner Gold Fields Ltd. chief financial officer Paul Schmidt.

The article discusses the economic implications for the Chinese iron ore sector following the Chinese government's order that Chinese steelmakers and other heavy industries shut down in advance of a scheduled September 3, 2015, parade in Beijing, China, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. According to the article, a similar shutdown in November 2015 ahead of a meeting of the group the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC Blue) caused a six percent decline in China's monthly-steel output and a five percent slide in the price of iron ore.

The article states that Anglo-Australian mining company BHP Billiton Ltd. reported an 86 percent decline in profits for the year ended June 2015 on August 25, 2015. According to the article, the company posted its weakest annual earnings since 2003. The article presents comments from BHP chief executive officer (CEO) Andrew Mackenzie concerning BHP's adaptation to the strategies of the Chinese government concerning economic growth there.

The article discusses efforts by Australian iron-ore mining company Gindalbie Metals Ltd. to win a bid for an Australian-government nuclear-waste storage repository as of July 2015. According to the article, iron ore lost about 80 percent of its value from early 2011 to 2015 and Gindalbie was forced to write down the value of its venture Karara Mining Ltd. by 640 million Australian dollars. The article discusses the potential economic advantages of the nuclear-waste storage repository to Gindalbie and presents comments from Gindalbie company secretary Christopher Gerrard.

The article discusses the trend of reverse corporate mergers in Australia involving technical companies and resources businesses. Topics include the effect of reverse mergers on backdoor listings on the Australian share market, the effect of falling commodity markets on mining equities, and a chart of technology companies' presence on the Australian Securities Exchange.

The article discusses declining prices for nickel. Slowing economic growth in China and Europe has reduced demand from those regions and contributed to an over-20% price decline since September 2014. Also playing a role are sales of nickel by traders in response to a scandal at the Chinese ports of Penglai and Qingdao involving stockpiles of metals having been used as collateral for multiple loans.

The article reports that mining company BHP Billiton plans to spin off several properties into a new firm as it reconfigures itself into a company specializing in coal, copper, iron ore, and petroleum. Assets to be divested include BHP's aluminum and nickel interests. Chief executive Andrew Mackenzie said the move would bolster BHP's cash flow. Analysts believe Glencore PLC, a mining and trading company, could be a potential acquirer of the new company.

The article discusses gold dust embedded in the walls of the defunct Perth Mint in Perth, Australia. Founded in the 1890s, the building was home to decades of gold refining before being decommissioned in 1990. The structure has been designated an historical building, though, so its gold cannot be recovered. Commentary on this state of affairs is provided by Greg Cooke, who pours gold in exhibitions at the erstwhile mint.

The article discusses the declining economic fortunes of resource-rich areas that grew prosperous amid a rise in commodity prices during the first decade of the 20th century that has since reversed. Particular attention is paid to the coal-mining city of Moranbah, Queensland in Australia. Mining joint ventures BMA and Arrow Energy, and energy company PetroChina Co. are among firms that have collectively laid off thousands of workers in Moranbah.

The article discusses a reluctance among gold-mining companies to hedge their output. Barrick Gold Corp. and AngloGold Ashanti are among miners that are operating without hedges, which in previous years have caused some miners to miss out on billions of dollars in revenue when the price of gold has risen. Unlike many rivals, mining company Millennium Minerals is seeking to hedge a portion of its output over a three-year period.

The article discusses Chinese demand for gold. During the first quarter of 2011 China surpassed India as the world's leading buyer of gold for investment purposes. The author cites as contributing factors concern among China's middle class about inflation, and increased marketing of precious metals as investments.

The article reports that financial-services firm J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. will permit the use of gold as collateral in certain transactions. Hedge funds and private investors have increased their holdings of gold, and Morgan says its decision was in response to client demands. Some critics say gold is too volatile and its market too small for the metal to serve as a currency.

The article reports on the plan of mining company BHP Billiton Ltd. to take a pretax charge against its onshore energy assets in the U.S. due to the decline in prices of global oil and gas.

The article reports that iron-ore prices are expected to take a downturn as a new iron-ore mine Roy Hill owned by Gina Rinehart is ready to ship its cargo of steel making commodity in already oversupplied global market and mention that it will put pressure on small producers.

The article reports on the decline in the shares of Anglo-Australian miner BHP Billiton Ltd. to a more-than-10-year low on November 30, 2015 in expectation of the Brazilian government suing company, its Brazilian partner Vale SA and their joint venture over a deadly dam failure which demands damages of roughly 20.2 billion Brazilian reais.

The article reports on Anglo-Australian mining company Rio Tinto PLC's approval of the Amrun bauxite project in northeastern Australia despite a slump in metals prices.

The article focuses on drop in stock prices of coal-mining companies including Glencore PLC and Anglo American PLC, no investment by German insurer Allianz SE in mining companies and reports by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on weak economic growth declines global coal shipments.

The article reports on the death of nine people after breaches at tailings dams near the jointly owned mining company Samarco Mineracao SA operations of mining company BHP Billiton Ltd. unleashed a flood of mud in Minas Gerais, Brazil on November 5, 2015.

The article reports on the move of aluminum miners including the Iluka Resources Ltd. and Rio Tinto PLC to use 3-dimension printing or additive manufacturing to broaden the demand for the mineral sands.

The article reports on investors' selling of their shares in mining operator BHP Billiton after a dam breach at its jointly owned iron-ore mine in Brazil.

The article reports on the decreasing stock prices of mining company South32 and mentions that the company can be acquired by potential buyers such as mining company X2 Resources.

The article reports on the global agreement of the world's biggest mining company, BHP Billiton related to the climate-change action plan.

The article reports that wages and salary package of Andrew Mackenzie, chief executive officer (CEO) at Anglo-Australian multinational mining and petroleum company BHP Billiton Ltd. has been slumping commodity prices of the company as of September 2015.

The article reports on the projected decline in the coal mining sector by mining company BHP Billiton Ltd. in Australia.

The article reports on warnings from Andrew Mackenzie, chief executive officer (CEO) of mining company BHP Billiton, that trade restrictions and protectionism will impact global economic growth, limit job growth and slow down innovation.

The article reports on the installation of Malcolm Turnbull as the fourth prime minister of Australia in the coup of the Liberal Party has exposed slowing economy and political system of the country

The article reports on the uncertainty brought by expense reductions to mining companies according to investors in the U.S. in 2015.

The article reports that Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. has that it is in no hurry to sell off part of its iron ore mining operations in Australia and may wait for a recovery in the market before signing any deal with investors.

The article reports on the guilty plea made by former Hanlong Mining Investment managing director Xiao Hui on insider trading charges in 2015.

The article reports on the contraction of the economy of energy and mineral rich country, Canada between April and June 2015, as low prices for base metals and crude oil affected business investment and exports.

The article reports that the world's biggest iron ore producers, including BHP Billiton, Anglo American and Rio Tinto, could be affected by the plans of Chinese steelmakers to endlessly recycle steel instead of buying iron ore.

The article reports on the decline in the shares of natural resources companies amid concerns over a slowing Chinese economy in 2015.

The article reports on the decline in the profit of iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. in the period ended June 2015 and its decision to continue to pay out cash to investors.

The article reports on the rise in exports of metals in China in response to production overcapacity and poor economy of the country along with information on devaluation of Yuan currency in Beijing, China, and decline in global commodity prices.

The article focuses on the struggle of Australian mining companies including BHP Billiton Ltd. and Rio Tinto Ltd. to deal with their growing debt due to shifting currency markets which are driving up the cost of repayments to creditors.

The article reports on the plan of Australian multinational mining, metals and petroleum company BHP Billiton to charge 2 billion dollars for its U.S. onshore petroleum business after the development of a gas field in Texas proved to be more complex and costly than anticipated.

The article reports on the financial challenges particularly debt being faced by mining companies which may be attributed to previous investment and spending strategies.

The article focuses on the decreased prices of various precious metals such as steel, copper and gold in the global market, its impact on the U.S. Treasury debt and physical demand of metals.

This section offers news briefs from around the world as of June 2015 including Australia's decision to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the launch of cartoons of the Prohet Muhammad on national television and the attack by Islamic State on mausoleums in Palmyra.

The article reports developments in the global mining industry as of early June 2015, particularly the move by major firms like Glencore PLC and Teck Resources Ltd. to reduce their coal output due to continuous decline in coal prices.

This section offers business-related news briefs as of May 2015 including Sirlus Resources' decision to agree to a takeover offer by rival Independence Group, Suntory Beverage & Food's plan to buy the soft drinks operations of Japan Tobacco and Daimler's investment to transform its factory.

The article reports on the plan by Barrick Gold Corp. to sell an Australian gold operation to Evolution Mining Ltd. in 2015 to help reduce debt.

The article reports on the decline in global miner South32's stocks in Sydney, New South Wales as of May 2015.

The article discusses the Australian firm BHP Billiton Ltd. spinoff company South32 and South32 chief executive officer (CEO) Graham Kerr.

The article offers information on the business voting of shareholders of the mining company BHP Billiton to take decision on the business spinoff plan of the company as of May 4, 2015.

The article reports on the acquisition by Chinese investors of office buildings in Australia in 2015 as they retreat from mining investments due to declining prices.