Merrill Lynch World Mining Trust
BHP Billiton shareholders call for moral stand on lucrative trade
The world's biggest mining company is facing a revolt from shareholders who want the group to stop excavating uranium.
Xstrata bids $1bn for South African platinum miner
Xstrata yesterday reaffirmed its acquisitive streak with a $1bn (£495m) offer for South African platinum miner Eland, and the purchase of 50% of a thermal coal mine in Australia.
Market jitters fail to halt mining merger drive
· Consolidation Big three battle for dwindling companies
· Sector buoyed by strong prices and rising demand
Mining giant accused of profiting from abuse by Colombian army
· Soldiers protecting Anglo American's interests
· Attacks on protesters 'part of pattern of global abuse'
Market forces
Rich seam of speculation in miningClosing market report: The mining sector was set alight after Rio Tinto outdid Alcoa's takeover bid for Alcan. By Nick Fletcher.
Market forces
Mining stocks dig Footsie out of holeClosing market report: Antofagasta was the main catalyst in saving the FTSE 100 from early losses. By Nick Fletcher.
There's money in Britain's pits - but it doesn't come from mining
UK Coal's chief executive is stepping down and will be replaced by its property director in a move that underlines the increasing importance of the mining company's property portfolio.
Market forces
Mining giant in the spotlight againClosing market report: Rio Tinto stock on the way up after some speculative buying in Australia and rumours that canny US investor Warren Buffett was buying up shares. By Nick Fletcher.
Two of the world's largest mining companies at the centre of merger speculation
Two of the world's largest mining companies were today at the centre of the kind of merger speculation that has swept through many other business sectors, with the shares of Rio Tinto soaring 11% on talk of an approach from BHP Billiton.
Market forces
Market lifted by mining talk, Wall Street's bright startClosing report: A rise in metals prices and a touch of corporate news lifted the mining sector today, as Kazakhmys announced a deal to diversify into the oil business. By Nick Fletcher.
Lonmin boosts value with $441m AfriOre purchase
Lonmin, the South Africa-based platinum miner, said it was to acquire AfriOre for $441m (£234m) - potentially increasing the likelihood of a takeover bid.