July 17, 2017 BHP to speed up Jansen development as potash demand to double by 2040 The world's largest miner believes potash will be a $50 billion market by the late 2040s.
July 15, 2017 Bloom Lake Mine gets US$180M loan The cash keeps pouring in to Champion Iron (TSX:CIA) and its subsidiary, Quebec Iron Ore (QIO).
July 14, 2017 Botswana Diamonds soars on lucky find at South Africa’s Ontevreden The company identified a group 2 kimberlite pipe in an area known by its high-grade diamonds.
July 14, 2017 South Africa halts new black ownership rules for mines The suspension follows a pending a judgement in an urgent interdict application by the country's Chamber of Mines.
July 13, 2017 Iron ore price hits 10-week high on China renewed appetite Ore with 62% content in Qingdao added $1.86 overnight to close at $65.91, the highest since May 3 and 20% more than those year lows hit mid-June
July 11, 2017 Iron ore price jumps to 10-week high on China pollution crackdown Beijing's shuts 120 million tonnes of low-grade steel capacity in six months providing a boost for high-quality ore exporters.
July 7, 2017 Private capital says no to mining Study shows Q2 2017 new private capital for natural resources investment dropped to lowest since 2011 and not a single mining fund were able to raise money.
July 6, 2017 Kumba announces appointment of new CFO Kumba Iron Ore Limited today announces the appointment of Mr Bothwell Mazarura as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, effective 1 September 2017.
July 5, 2017 Top 50 mining companies reshuffle as Chinese, lithium firms climb rankings Combined worth of 50 largest mining companies grow to $768 billion during first half of 2017, but a few big names drop down rankings.
July 5, 2017 Getting scrappy: China iron ore demand may falter as steel recycling grows China's supply of steel scrap is surging as aged buildings, bridges and cars produced over decades of rapid economic growth are knocked down, dismantled or crushed.
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
