July 27, 2017

Teck’s steelmaking business jumps from $52M to $785M in 2Q

What a difference a year makes.

July 26, 2017

Here’s how to avoid being caught in mining scams

These courses can help you identify and evaluate the risks involved in mining investments before it’s too late.

July 25, 2017

Caterpillar earnings beat estimates, shares hit five-year high

It now expects adjusted earnings per share to come in at $5, significantly higher than the $3.75 it had forecast just three months ago and almost doubled the $2.90 it…

July 25, 2017

Kumba resumes divvy thanks to stronger iron ore prices in first half

Shareholders hadn’t received dividends since 2015, when iron ore fell below $40 a tonne amid a global crash in commodity prices.

July 24, 2017

UK Serious Fraud Office launches probe into Rio Tinto over Simandou

"Suspected corruption in the conduct of business in the Republic of Guinea by the Rio Tinto group, its employees and others associated with it."

July 24, 2017

Mosaic joins chorus calling BHP’s Jansen potash mine plan unwise

Mosaic chief Joc O’Rourke also said BHP’s target of 2023 for first production looks unachievable.

July 20, 2017

US steel production falls back in June

After strong start to 2017, US steel output growth for the first six months slows to just 1.3%.

July 20, 2017

South Africa intends to suspend issuing mining rights

South Africa intends to suspend the granting of applications for prospecting and mining rights as well as any renewals pending a court case to review new mining laws, the Mineral…

July 20, 2017

Australian court rules against Fortescue in mining land case

While the decision doesn’t ban Fortescue from continuing to operate the mines, it paves the way for the group to sue the company for hundreds of millions of dollars in…

July 20, 2017

Activist investor Elliott calls BHP potash plans ‘disastrous’

Hedge fund manager says expanding into the currently over-supplied fertilizer market is just a bad idea.