April 15, 2016

Afghan mineral wealth being looted by strongmen, experts say

Afghanistan has reserves of coal, copper, iron ore, zinc, mercury, rare earths, gems such as rubies and emeralds, gold and silver worth about $3 trillion.

April 14, 2016

Iron ore price reverses as Rio Tinto predicted

Iron ore price drops as outgoing CEO of world's number two producer tells shareholders rally will fizzle out soon.

April 13, 2016

Did BHP just call the bottom of the mining cycle?

CEO Andrew Mackenzie said over the weekend "the commodities fall has stopped". Not only that – after recent rallies six are back in bull markets.

April 13, 2016

Iron ore price at $59.90 as surge extends another day

China imports volumes at record setting pace.

April 13, 2016

Canada’s mining industry backs national carbon price

The country's largest mining companies recommend a broad-based carbon price applicable to all sectors of the economy.

April 12, 2016

Another big rally sees iron ore price nearing $60

One of the best indicators of Chinese demand snapped a three year losing streak this week.

April 12, 2016

IMF warns of another 14% drop in metal prices this year

The Fund's slightly more positive outlook for the Chinese economy not enough to halt metal price declines this year and in 2017.

April 11, 2016

Iron ore price surges 5%

Monday's rally brings year-to-date gains to 30% as Vale says longer term price will hold between $65 and $80.

April 8, 2016

Australia raises iron ore price forecast

Chinese imports to top 1 billion tonnes for the first time

April 8, 2016

Positive long term outlook for Australia’s mining industry

There is cause for optimism in the resource and mining sector with export values forecast to increase by 35 per cent by 2020-21, according to the Department of Industry, Innovation…