September 20, 2016

Here’s what 50 million extra tonnes of iron ore will do to prices

Prices for the steel-making ingredient are down by 9.8% over a month ago and most of the massive projects expected to come on stream this year are not producing at…

September 19, 2016

Rio Tinto is no longer worried about China’s growth

The world’s second largest miner says is now rather “cautiously optimistic” in relation to what China's effect on commodity prices has in store.

September 17, 2016

Brazil grants Vale license for S11D iron ore mine rail branch

The world's largest iron ore exporter will be able to haul S11D's output to the Port of Ponta da Madeira in Sao Luis.

September 16, 2016

Not with a bang but a whimper: How commodities may end year

With supply gluts persisting from corn to oil, traders are already gearing up for declines.

September 15, 2016

Glencore coking coal shipments delayed after Australia train accident

The situation could add further heat to prices that have nearly doubled since the start of August.

September 15, 2016

Iron ore price: Roy Hill ramp-up pushed into 2017

Australia's largest iron ore mine eases some near-term oversupply fears.

September 14, 2016

Despite problems SA still represents half sub-Sahara mining

Value of South Africa's mining industry forecast to contract 11.4% in 2016, followed by years of close to zero growth according to new report.

September 14, 2016

Space mining absolutely viable — NASA expert

The main challenge for mining near-Earth celestial bodies is neither technology nor cost, but simply “convincing people it is realistic,” says Dr. Phil Metzger.

September 14, 2016

Iron ore price: Vale makes boldest oversupply move yet

S11D is the most recognized four letter word in the iron ore world.

September 14, 2016

One graph all iron ore price bears should see

"China’s steel use will also reflect its maturing economic structure and consumerization."