Scientists have discovered why some of the richest ore deposits on the planet, such as copper, zinc, silver and uranium, were formed in the middle period of Earth’s history.
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South Africa’s mining industry continues to face tough times — PwC report
Companies had no choice but to cut back on new developments, re-focus on profitable production rather than maximum production and to save costs.
Cliffs to halt operations at Minnesota iron ore mine
The move will help the cash-strapped coal and iron ore miner to continue operating for the short term.
Cliffs US sales beat estimates, turns a profit in Q1
But the miner revised down its 2015 U.S. iron ore sales and production volume estimate to 20.5 million tons, from its previous guidance for 22 million tons
Rio Tinto cuts spending, defers capex, keeps dividend
The mining giant said it was committed to giving significantly more money back to shareholders in 2015 despite a severe drop in iron ore prices.
Rio’s Walsh gets big backing from shareholders, to stay longer as CEO
The move is seen by analysts as an attempt to strengthen the firm’s image.
Rio Tinto: what other consolidation options are there in the mining sector?
Amongst the swathe of comment, reaction and analysis surrounding Glencore’s attempted takeover of Rio Tinto – revealed recently but rebuffed back in August – there was little surprise that Glencore would attempt such a move.
Wood Mackenzie says Indonesia export ban points to questions over China’s long-term bauxite supply
In light of the Indonesian mineral ore ban that came into force on January 12th 2014, Wood Mackenzie says the aluminium industry - particularly in China - faces a challenge to address a growing shortage of the raw material bauxite, an aluminium ore.
