August 24, 2017 Brazil to let mining happen in Amazon area the size of Switzerland The region, preserved as a national reserve for more than three decades, is thought to be rich in gold, iron ore, copper and other minerals.
August 23, 2017 BHP Billiton to replace two directors in board shake-up Controversial director Grant King is stepping down, only six months after joining the company amid concerns among investors over oil investments.
August 22, 2017 Iron ore nears $80 a tonne Prices for the steelmaking material have increased almost 50% since its 2017 lows.
August 21, 2017 BHP exiting oil and gas After posting a fourfold rise in profits, world's number one mining company now "actively pursuing options to exit" its US oil and gas business bought for $20B six years ago.
August 21, 2017 Miner Fortescue returns record dividend as profit leaps World number 4 iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group said on Monday it will pay a record-high final dividend after more than doubling its annual profit, and plans to give…
August 21, 2017 Iron ore price jumps again – up 47% in two months Another big day on Chinese futures markets as seaborne iron ore prices approach $80 a tonne.
August 21, 2017 Chile rejects divisive $2.5 billion Dominga copper-iron ore project A committee of six ministers pointed to numerous flaws with the project, including severe impact to a Humboldt penguin reserve.
August 18, 2017 Changes to Brazil mining law to bring mostly higher taxes, costs — experts Experts and mining companies fear some of the modifications that go in effect in November, will result in hefty taxes, higher research costs and decrease interest from foreign investors.
August 16, 2017 Mining in Australia is looking better There are several encouraging signs for the mining outlook in Australia.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am