December 3, 2018

Trade truce lights fire under mining stocks

Relief that an escalation in the trade war between the US and China has been avoided – at least for now – sparked a huge rally in mining stocks on…

December 2, 2018

What to watch in commodities: Trump-Xi, OPEC, iron, Tesla, crops

It’ll be an important week for iron ore, which has been badly beaten up in November.

December 1, 2018

Peru’s gold, silver, copper output falls

On the positive side, the Andean country's iron ore production grew by 66.8% when compared to the previous year.

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.