China points to hope on horizon for iron ore prices

Iron ore prices have continued their February weakness, driving a slew of downbeat reports about the prospects for Australia's biggest export, according to The Australian.

‘Follow American lead to get gas flowing’

Australia could learn from the ferocious debates in the US over the rapid development of unconventional gas, an international energy expert has suggested, according to The Australian.

Randa Fahmy Hudome, a former associate deputy secretary of the US Department of Energy, said the US had dealt with conflicting land uses and concerns over the environment for years, and if the industry was transparent and included the community from the outset, opposition tended to cool.

China Mining takes second tilt at IPO

Chinese state-backed gold explorer China Mining is pushing ahead with plans to list on the Australian Securities Exchange this year, despite having to shelve plans for a February 18 float, according to the Australian Financial Review.