June 7, 2017 Anglo American appoints takeovers expert as new chairman Stuart Chambers, 61 and former chairman of UK chip designer Arm, will join Anglo as a non-executive director in September, replacing Parker in November.
June 6, 2017 The hard-to-believe steel shortage that’s unfolding in China Fortescue’s Power says rebar prices have jumped after closures
June 6, 2017 Adani to go ahead with polemic Carmichael coal mine after all Despite opposition from organizations ranging from the United Nations to green groups and locals, work on the multibillion-dollar mine is expected to begin by September.
June 5, 2017 BHP to grow potash business to size of iron ore — report Timeline-wise, the world's largest miner expects to achieve that goal in about 50 years.
June 2, 2017 Billionaire Steinmetz recovers from setback in Simandou battle Ex-executive takes stand after saying last week he wouldn’t
June 2, 2017 The iron ore price also rises Up 2% on Friday as traders weigh impact of outage at BHP's largest iron ore mine in West Australia.
June 1, 2017 More iron ore coming Western Australia’s way The global glut in iron ore will not be helped by an investment by Rio Tinto to develop its Koodaideri iron ore deposit in Western Australia.
June 1, 2017 Fire halts production at BHP’s largest iron ore mine 43m tonnes per year Mount Whaleback mine in the Pilbara produces the world's number three iron ore miner's highest grade ore.
May 31, 2017 Shipwreck casts shadow over fleet of Vale iron-ore carriers A second vessel contracted to haul iron ore for Brazilian miner Vale SA was delayed for repairs following the loss of a similar ship that mysteriously sank en route to…
May 31, 2017 Miners frozen out as South Africa readies empowerment rules Mining companies in South Africa have been frozen out of consultation over regulatory changes that could dilute shareholders, raise costs and impose new levies to fund community development.
New York copper price surges again, Shanghai sets record Copper jumped by more than 5% to the highest level since the short squeeze in July. December 26, 2025 | 12:18 pm