October 1, 2015

Iron ore price: Roy Hill in for the kill

And 90mtpa S11D ahead of schedule.

October 1, 2015

Commodities terrible, terrible quarter in just one chart

Unless you were hiding out in rough rice or lean hogs, commodities were not your friend in the third quarter of 2015.

October 1, 2015

China’s astonishing rise in one simple chart

When compared to the US, the world's largest economy for 150 years, China's ascent is even more startling because it took place over such a short time-span.

September 30, 2015

Iron ore miners have new price competition: Chinese scrap

Domestic scrap prices have fallen below the cost for Chinese coastal mills to produce pig iron.

September 30, 2015

Australia mining stocks have never mattered less after 21% slump

Australia's stock market was once synonymous with raw materials. Not anymore.

September 30, 2015

Mining industry unemployment three times national jobless average: report

Iron ore has been the hardest hit.

September 30, 2015

Low commodity prices could persist says Lagarde

Change that is "necessary and healthy"

September 29, 2015

Vale falls to fresh 12-year low

Brazilian iron ore and nickel giant cuts dividend in half.

September 29, 2015

Could mining in Iran supplant the country’s oil business?

Iran is ranked among 15 major mineral-rich countries with potential reserves worth $770 billion.

September 29, 2015

Navigating the post PPL No. P15-IV-01 workplace examination

The current metal/non-metal examination regulation falls far short of this important benchmark (clarity in terms of its requirements).