August 31, 2016 Coking coal prices are on fire — up more than 80% in six months This kind of coal, used in steel-making, jumped 41% in August alone to nearly $140 a tonne.
August 29, 2016 Why Samarco tailings dam failed Panel appointed by Vale and BHP release their findings.
August 28, 2016 Don’t go long on iron ore: Aussie bank Along with gold and silver, iron ore may be a darling among commodities this year, but don't expect the good times to continue into 2017.
August 26, 2016 Whether Clinton or Trump wins the election, US coal’s future is dark Whether Clinton or Trump wins the US election, the coal sector will continue its decline, but steel may improve with a Democrat win.
August 26, 2016 Samarco restart still a year away World's largest iron ore pellet operation has been shut since November.
August 25, 2016 Mining has nothing to fear from Fed rate hikes Study shows commodities have been the best performing asset class during Fed rating hike cycles since 1983 with average returns for industrial metals 44%
August 24, 2016 Glencore posts worst half-yearly profit since listing in London Despite a rebound in commodity prices and successful costs cuts, Glencore remained in the red in the six months to end-June.
August 23, 2016 Iron ore’s rally has its days numbered — Citi Citi analysts believe the steel-making ingredient will average $51 a tonne in the final quarter of 2016 and fall to $45 next year.
August 22, 2016 Vale closer to $9 billion Chinese streaming deal – report Impact on iron ore price uncertain as China's sovereign wealth fund leads investor group to secure portion of Brazilian giant's output for the next 30 years.
August 22, 2016 Here’s what Canada needs to regain leadership in mineral exploration and mining Mineral and mining industry highlights top priorities at Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
