Mining

A SUPREME Court win by BHP Billiton over third party access to rival iron ore operator Down Holding BV is unlikely to cause the project punters to turn their backs on the region.

A WEAK Australian dollar, production costs among the lowest in the world and a stable political climate has made Australian gold companies attractive targets during the past year.

THE search for a new diamond mine in the North Kimberley by Striker Resources has gained momentum with the appointment of former Ashton diamond exploration experts to senior positions.

“Gentlemen, our fortunes depend on the greed of men and the vanity of women.”

AUSTRALIAN mining companies – even the biggest of them – are under takeover threat because of their relatively small size in global markets.

FRESH from its acquisition of Finn International, PCH Group Ltd has extended its business interests into the eastern Goldfields of WA.

Gold Corporation CEO Don Mackay-Coghill and WMC executive general manager, Peter Johnston are among those maintaining faith in gold. As you would expect.