November 29, 2016

ASX slams door on Moly Mines, leaves 4,000 shareholders in limbo

Exchange rules the firm was not allowed to resume trading due to concerns about controversy-plagued Chinese majority shareholder Hanlong Group.

November 28, 2016

Rio CEO: We’ll cut iron ore output to boost cash flow

Chief of world number two producer Jean Sebastien Jacques signals flexibility after moderating view of Chinese demand.

November 28, 2016

Trump infrastructure bump forecast for global economy

New report predicts US infrastructure spending promised by president-elect could propel global growth to highest since 2011 further boosting metals demand.

November 27, 2016

CHART: Mining capex decline set to continue

Global miners have been cutting spending on new projects and expansions since 2012.

November 27, 2016

Iron ore price set to top $80

Chinese futures speculation frenzy continues.

November 25, 2016

BHP, Vale throw cash lifeline to their halted Samarco iron ore mine

Hefty new loans come as the Brazilian joint venture assesses whether it can reopen the iron ore mine where a dam disaster killed 19 people last year.

November 24, 2016

Dr. Copper hints mining sector officially out of intensive care

Prices for the metal soared again Thursday to more than $5,700 a tonne.

November 24, 2016

Brazil: Overhaul of mining sector likely to face significant political resistance

The government has also said it supports introducing a new mining code, but previous attempts to introduce new legislation have been stalled for several years due to political and industry…

November 23, 2016

Solomon gets green light for 3-fold expansion

Australia's EPA has sanctioned a three-fold expansion of Fortescue Metals Group's (ASX:FMG) Solomon Hub, which could sustain production for another 35 years.

November 23, 2016

Essential mining laws in Western Australia you must know

Mining. No, not the explosive type, but the other where excavation of the Earth takes place in search of minerals for extraction. But, before you get out there prospecting, you…