September 4, 2015 Glencore’s just had one of its worst weeks ever — shares down 22 pct The company, already the worst performer in the FTSE 100 index in 2015, has lost almost 60% of its value since the beginning of the year.
September 3, 2015 Western Australia premier calls end of mining downturn Premier Colin Barnett says the mining downturn has bottomed but warns the next 12 months will be risky for minerals companies.
September 1, 2015 China factory data roils copper stocks – Freeport falls 9% Billions wiped from mining sector as Chinese manufacturing activity contracts to a six-and-half year low.
August 31, 2015 Coal M&A predicted to rise as prices slump and growth projects prove difficult Consolidation is set to sweep Australia's struggling coal sector over the next six to 12 months, as diversified majors lose patience with depressed coal prices and companies choose M&A instead…
August 31, 2015 Suppliers feel pain as coal miners struggle Thousands of firms scramble for new customers in the US: ‘it’s been catastrophic’
August 28, 2015 Power shortages, cost cuts to hit Congo’s copper output With the only exception of gold, production numbers for most other commodities mined in the Central African nation are also expected to decline this year.
August 27, 2015 Freeport-McMoRan cuts spending, production and jobs: shares soar The miner has responded to deteriorating market conditions by slashing spending and cutting jobs, mostly at its North American operations.
August 27, 2015 About 80% of Colombia’s gold output comes from illegal miners — Gov’t Authorities say the $2.5 billion illicit mining industry is creating a parallel economy that is deemed to damage the business of those who operate legally.
August 26, 2015 Jim Rogers: Commodity bull market hasn’t gone away Commodity investing legend says the Chinese market is on its way to "finding a good bottom."
August 26, 2015 Vale sells Integra coal mine in Australia to Glencore and Bloomfield The sale follows last month’s touted deal with Stanmore Coal, which bought Vale's Isaac Plains coal mine for just a dollar.
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