March 1, 2016

Warning of another string of mining bankruptcies in 2016

Rate of corporate defaults could be double historical average going back to 1920 says new study.

February 29, 2016

Greenfield exploration in Australia picks up

Total area drilled (in metres) climbed by 6.9% during the December quarter, with activity in areas of new deposits increasing by 29.6%.

February 29, 2016

China to axe 1.8 million coal, steel jobs

As part of the government’s ongoing efforts to reduce industrial overcapacity.

February 26, 2016

Samarco compensation deal said to be signed Monday in Brazil

The agreement would end weeks of negotiations and be a key step in the joint venture owned by Vale SA and BHP Billiton Ltd. eventually resuming operations

February 25, 2016

Vale posts record loss, to sell core assets

It posted a fourth-quarter net loss of $8.57 billion, its fifth drop in the past six quarters.

February 24, 2016

‘Several years’ of iron ore bear market behind Rio downgrade

Moody's takes Rio Tinto's credit down a notch to below A-rating with a negative outlook.

February 24, 2016

Samarco executives accused of homicide by Brazilian police over dam burst

The seven executives, including Samarco's boss at the time of the deadly disaster, are being accused of qualified homicide.

February 23, 2016

BHP: No iron ore supply opportunity for at least a decade

The composition of China's economy is changing more quickly than anticipated says world number one mining company.

February 23, 2016

Iron ore price holds $50 despite steel shocker

Chinese and global steel output contracts by more than 7%.

February 22, 2016

BHP cuts divvy first time in 27 years, shakes up executive

Iron ore and petroleum division heads to leave world number one miner after $5.7 billion loss in six months.