August 10, 2016 Mount Polley and Samarco: What can we do to reduce the chances of another tailings disaster? Recommendations regarding better site investigation procedures, and stricter adherence to tailings management procedures are obvious steps in the right direction.
August 9, 2016 Ontario Steel goes after US Steel Canada U.S. Steel Canada —formerly known as Stelco — has been operating under bankruptcy protection since 2014.
August 8, 2016 Iron ore price soars past $61 per tonne to fresh 3-month high Iron ore’s resilience in recent months has defied many analysts’ forecasts, as Beijing’s stimulus plans, restocking by Chinese steel mills and historically low port stockpiles have supported prices.
August 7, 2016 Vale looking to raise $10B through Chinese streaming deal Vale (NYSE:VALE) is getting more creative in its debt-reduction plans, by bolstering cash flow through a metal streaming arrangement with Chinese companies.
August 3, 2016 Rio’s now mining iron ore for $14.30 a tonne It's newly approved Silvergrass mine will make its margins even fatter.
August 3, 2016 Rio cautious on outlook as earnings halve "The global economy seems stuck in a subdued low-productivity growth pattern," says world's number two miner after reporting lowest earnings in 12 years.
August 2, 2016 Simandou shelving great for Rio, rivals $20 billion West African iron ore mega-project had the potential to lower long-term iron ore price by $5 per tonne according to new report.
August 2, 2016 Crowdfunding in the mining sector: will the UK be next to join this trend? The concept has been around for some time in various fields, including new technology, entertainment and media, and has been relatively successful. As a result, some mining companies have decided…
August 1, 2016 This is what a broad-based metals and mining rally looks like CHART: The gold price may grab headlines, but coal's rally comes as a shocker – thermal prices are up 22% in 2016 and coking coal's back in triple digits.
July 31, 2016 Leadership matters: Interview with ex-Rio Tinto head Sam Walsh I expect that the Mining Industry will look very different in 20 years.
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