August 25, 2015 BHP Billiton posts worst profit in over 10 years As prices for the company's four key "pillar" commodities —iron ore, metallurgical coal, copper and oil and gas — have all dropped to multi-year lows in the past 12 months.
August 24, 2015 Anglo American sells copper mines in Chile to UK investment firm The price for the two assets could rise to $500m from $200m, depending on an eventual recovery of copper prices and the execution of an expansion plan for the Mantoverde…
August 24, 2015 South32 survives mining sector slump, to cut $350m in costs until 2018 The company said is not keen on Rio Tinto's thermal coal assets, currently up for sale.
August 24, 2015 China fresh sell-off sends commodities, markets to the pits The US has suspended the futures market on the Nasdaq index, as panicking traders have driven it down 5% — the maximum allowed under Wall Street rules.
August 21, 2015 Iron ore’s giants expanding clout as sales to China expand In the global iron ore market, the world’s two biggest exporters are expanding sales into the top customer, winning a greater share of trade as prices tumble.
August 19, 2015 Decision in Rio Tinto’s case against Vale over Simandou imminent— report New York court must decide by September whether or not it accepts Vale and BSGR request to dismiss the lawsuit that claims they conspired to steal Rio's rights over the…
August 19, 2015 Glencore stock getting hammered as China slowdown, commodities rout hit profit The world's leading commodity trader stock slumped to a record low Wednesday after it revealed it swung to a steep first-half loss of $676 million.
August 19, 2015 Canadian miner profit hit by Codelco’s striking contractors, snow storm Cerro Grande said the events had adversely impacted operations at its Pimenton mine in Chile, and will have a negative impact on its fourth fiscal quarter, ending Sept. 30, 2015.
August 17, 2015 Barrick Gold reshuffles top management team Co-President Kelvin Dushnisky will take over as president as the world’s largest gold producer restructures management to boost efficiencies.
August 14, 2015 BHP boosts female representation at board Reshuffle includes promotion of Baroness Shriti Vadera from a non-executive position to the role of senior independent director.
Northern Star climbs to record high as first-half profit surges 49% The gold miner reported underlying net profit after tax of A$759.8 million ($541 million) for the half year ended December 31. February 11, 2026 | 03:33 pm
