April 14, 2015

GRAPHIC: Mongolia needs Oyu Tolgoi more than Rio does

Once the fastest growing economy in the world, foreign direct investment in Mongolia collapsed over the space of just two years.

April 14, 2015

Citi’s ‘end of the Iron Age’ note triggers waves of downgrades

The International Monetary Fund and Standard and Poor's, in turn, predict prices for the steelmaking material are set to fall even further.

April 13, 2015

Move over Codelco: Freeport plans to be the world’s No.1 copper miner

But China’s slowdown, rising costs and falling prices may get in the way.

April 13, 2015

AngloGold a step closer to selling U.S. mine

Newmont, Kinross, Goldcorp and Iamgold among the companies said to be interested in all of part of Cripple Creek & Victor mine.

April 10, 2015

Mick Davis first deal to land in Canada: report

Davis is said to be finalizing talks with a Toronto-listed miner, in a deal that could kick-off a long awaited buying spree.

April 10, 2015

BHP won’t reveal tax bill estimate in audit over Singapore hubs

On the last of a three-day national hearing, BHP and Rio acknowledged they were in ongoing discussions with auditors from the Australian tax authority.

April 9, 2015

Price slump prompts layoffs at Iron Ore Canada

150 workers let go as at Rio Tinto-owned mine in Labrador West and Quebec.

April 8, 2015

Australia treasurer vows to block Glencore-Rio Tinto merger

This wouldn’t be the first time Hockey hinders a major corporate deal in Australia.

April 7, 2015

Iron ore price breaks fall, claims big scalp

Iron ore regained its footing Tuesday, but too late for once high-flying Atlas Iron as 13mtpa producer's shares are suspended and receivership looms.

April 7, 2015

World’s largest copper producer Chile slashes 2015 output forecast

Mostly due to a lower estimate from Anglo American's projects and the Zaldivar mine, which is operated by Barrick.