Straws in the wind from China

An article in the official organ of the Chinese Communist Party reveals China's thinking onthe security environment in its neighbourhood. It may indicate a shift in thinking towards strategic......

Alert: Master of Law in Mineral Law and Policy

Rio Tinto plc, together with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy at the University of Dundee, Scotland, are offering up to five,......

India wants private sector to explore for diamonds, gold

Government will start to auction the rights to up to 70 diamond and gold exploration zones to mining companies this year India is seeking the participation of Rio Tinto and Anglo American's De......

After 40 years, India set to re-open commercial coal mining to private firms

* India plans to double coal production by 2020* To help millions without power; develop eastern regions* Govt has identified mines to auction to private companies* With coal prices low, foreign......

In trend reversal, rich nations' corporate earnings stand out

While corporate earnings and economic growth are picking up pace in developed markets, these are slowing in emerging ones. This is a trend reversal. In the past 12 months, such earnings have grown......

Vedanta makes $2.3 bn bid to buy out minorities in Cairn India

The shareholders will also get one redeemable preference share in Vedanta Ltd India's largest private sector miner Vedanta Ltd has offered to buy out minority shareholders in cash-rich unit Cairn......

Why Aussies face must-win situation against India...

New CA chairman to face tricky wicket in angst-filled Australia IMAGE: Aussies need to win to ease gloom on and off the field. Photograph: Cricket Australia With its brand in tatters after......