November 30, 2018 Navy admiral named Brazil’s Minister of Mines and Energy Albuquerque, 60, will tackle offshore oil licensing rounds and planned energy privatizations.
November 30, 2018 thyssenkrupp to supply key equipment for BHP South Flank iron ore project in Australia The project, valued at €150m, is expected to create many opportunities for Western Australian suppliers.
November 30, 2018 S.Africa’s main iron ore export rail link closed until Dec. 9 The Saldanha export line carries iron ore sourced mainly from Kumba mines from the Northern Cape province to the Saldanha port in the Western Cape.
November 29, 2018 Rio Tinto green lights $2.6B Koodaideri iron ore mine investment Construction will start next year with first production expected in late 2021.
November 29, 2018 Anglo CEO says investor confidence returns to South Africa Anglo American mines platinum, coal, diamonds and iron ore in South Africa.
November 28, 2018 Rio Tinto to proceed with $2.6B iron ore mine in Western Australia Construction for the project will start in 2019, with first production expected in late-2021.
November 28, 2018 Australia’s Fortescue readies first shipment of new mid-grade iron ore The new product is a major step in the miner's strategy to wring more value from its iron ore after profits halved last financial year.
November 27, 2018 Tacora secures $212m cash to restart Scully mine The mine has been closed since 2014 when former-owner Cliffs Natural Resources pulled out of Canada.
November 27, 2018 Nigeria awards mining exploration contract to 10 mining, consulting firms Nigeria, Africa's top crude oil producer, is aiming to diversify its economy by developing other industries such as mining through various incentives.
November 27, 2018 China iron ore hits 4-1/2-month low, steel market under pressure As steel prices slid, Chinese mills ran up losses for the first time in three years this month, ending years of solid profit margins.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
