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.

July 29, 2016

Flinders enters into loan agreement with PIO Mines Pty Limited

The loan agreement will assist Flinders in meeting its short term capital requirements.

July 29, 2016

Anglo American declines merger offer from Vedanta

Vedanta Resources’ chairman Anil Agarwal allegedly approached Anglo in several opportunities earlier this year to discuss potential tie-ups.