September 3, 2015

Western Australia premier calls end of mining downturn

Premier Colin Barnett says the mining downturn has bottomed but warns the next 12 months will be risky for minerals companies.

September 3, 2015

Investigation launched into Mongolian iron ore mine financed by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for impacts on local communities

The investigation comes in response to a complaint filed to the EBRD’s Project Complaint Mechanism (PCM) in December 2014 from herders affected by the project.

September 2, 2015

Iron ore price extends gains

But summer likely only the "calm before the storm".

September 1, 2015

China factory data roils copper stocks – Freeport falls 9%

Billions wiped from mining sector as Chinese manufacturing activity contracts to a six-and-half year low.

September 1, 2015

Clive Palmer’s Mineralogy takes Citic to court in A$10 billion lawsuit

The fresh legal action is part of an ongoing dispute between the parties over mining royalties in Western Australia.

August 28, 2015

Iron ore price rallies again

A more than 4% jump on Friday erases week's losses and brings gains since July low to 28%.

August 28, 2015

Power shortages, cost cuts to hit Congo’s copper output

With the only exception of gold, production numbers for most other commodities mined in the Central African nation are also expected to decline this year.

August 26, 2015

Iron ore still in a bull market. What does it say about China?

No commodity is more exposed to China and the iron ore price is up 20% from its 2015 low. Has the steelmaking raw material become a leading indicator?

August 26, 2015

Jim Rogers: Commodity bull market hasn’t gone away

Commodity investing legend says the Chinese market is on its way to "finding a good bottom."

August 25, 2015

Canada, Australia, US, Chile and Mexico, the top destinations for mining investors

Despite current adverse conditions, advisory firm Behre Dolbear is recommending mining stakeholders to focus on markets that have been able to ride the wave relatively well so far.