February 18, 2013 Back from holidays, Chinese traders continue to chase iron ore higher Rio Tinto even signs a deal at 3.5% premium to spot.
February 18, 2013 Boart Longyear’s new CEO is an ex-miner Richard O’Brien, ex-CEO at Newmont Mining Corporation.
February 18, 2013 Platinum spikes higher on renewed South Africa violence Unions that sparked Marikana massacre clash again.
February 18, 2013 Areva achieves 9,760 tons of uranium, a production record All-time production highs at Kazakhstan and Niger.
February 17, 2013 Meteorite fragments spark Russia’s newest gold rush The bits are in high demand by wealthy collectors willing to pay about $17 for a 2 cm piece.
February 17, 2013 European Union to ease restrictions against Zimbabwe The United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand also have their own-targeted measures against the African leader and his inner circle.
February 17, 2013 Drop in iron ore prices to hit BHP profit again The mining giant's profit is expected to slide for the third consecutive on Wednesday, driven mainly by last year's plummeting iron-ore price.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am