April 18, 2013

Copper hammered again, lowest level in 18 months

Copper prices dropped for the second straight day on Thursday.

April 10, 2013

BHP said to have discovered vast copper deposit in Western Australia

Finding is close to BHP's massive but low-grade Babel-Nebo nickel-copper discovery.

March 7, 2013

Commodities ‘supercycle’ will last another 15 years: JP Morgan

The current slowdown is just a pause in the commodity supercycle’s 'continuing spin.'

March 1, 2013

Glencore delays closing of Xstrata merger, faces claims of aiding Iran nuclear program

The world’s largest commodities trader said more details about the pending deal will be revealed on Tuesday. Meanwhile, it faces claims of supplying Iran with key ingredients for the manufacture…

February 28, 2013

Rio appoints former BHP executive as new finance director

Christopher Lynch takes over longstanding finance director Guy Elliott.

February 26, 2013

BHP hits a $4 billion nickel jackpot

The discovery of the Venus deposit could reshape the future profitability and direction of BHP's struggling Nickel West business.

February 15, 2013

The worst mining deal ever: Rio Tinto buying Alcan for $38.1B

Rio Tinto paid a 65% premium.

February 14, 2013

Rio Tinto smashed by largest ever loss, new CEO vows cuts

The mining giant provided investors with a sour Valentine’s treat as it posted a $3 billion loss, its first ever full-year loss.

January 28, 2013

China seeks to expand into Iranian mining sector

A senior Chinese official has flagged Beijing's strong interest in Iranian resources.

January 23, 2013

BHP axes coal costs, fuels aluminum writedown speculation

In its half-year production update, BHP highlighted challenges faced by its aluminum and nickel businesses.