August 14, 2015 Vale ordered to halt production at giant Amazon nickel mine Judge also orders compensation for indigenous people in the region following protests at mine responsible for 9% of Brazilian giant's nickel output.
August 14, 2015 India picks worst time to resume iron ore mining — analysts India's private iron ore producers are likley to suffer the effects of high costs, low prices and a poor export market.
August 14, 2015 Glencore sells stakes in three assets, gets only $290 million Investors weren't happy with the news. The stock dropped to record lows Friday, becoming the top loser on FTSE 350 mining index.
August 13, 2015 Is Glencore about to dump $16 billion of stockpiles? JP Morgan Cazenove says Swiss commodity trading giant has to start off-loading inventory to slash its $48 billion debt pile and keep its credit rating.
August 13, 2015 BHP Billiton: Celebrating 130 years of history BHP Billiton is today celebrating the 130 year anniversary of the incorporation of BHP and its significant contribution to the Australian economy and society for more than a century.
August 13, 2015 Huge blasts at Chinese port disrupts iron ore, oil shipments Two huge explosions at the port of Tianjin, the world's 10th largest, have killed at least 50 people and devastated the area.
August 12, 2015 Iron ore price rally safe from yuan devaluation High cost domestic Chinese iron ore mines will stay shut, boosting already surging imports.
August 11, 2015 China’s surprise currency move is more bad news for Canadian commodities Stock markets in Canada and the United States fell sharply on the news that China had allowed the yuan to drop 2%.
August 11, 2015 Baffinland Iron Ore ships first load from its Canada’s Nunavut mine Operation has been subject of controversy due to request for year-round shipping, which will require the use of icebreakers.
August 10, 2015 Antarctica may hold the key to regulating mining in space As we turn our eyes to the skies, we should also look south to gain some insight into governance matters in outer space.
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