November 11, 2014 Weak oil price, currencies helping miners stay afloat A simple rule of thumb is that price changes have a two-to-one impact on the bottom line, while cost changes have a one-to-one impact.
November 9, 2014 BHP closer to unveiling details of upcoming spin-off The world’s largest miner is only two weeks away from shedding more light on an upcoming spin-off of unwanted assets.
November 6, 2014 Iron ore price drops to $75 Benchmark 62% iron content ore hits fresh five-and-half-year low, but high-quality lump prices rise again to $89 a tonne.
November 6, 2014 Iron ore train derails in eastern Quebec Conductor missing after suspected landslide partially submerges train in water.
November 4, 2014 Iron ore price falls to 64-month low Fresh Chinese weakness pushes iron ore price to lowest since June 2009, but rising premiums for high-quality lump imports offers some hope.
November 4, 2014 Glencore’s coal output up 9% as prices touch 5-year low The company is defying coal price slump with increased production driven by expansions at its Australian mines.
November 3, 2014 JPMorgan not leaving physical commodities: report The U.S. largest bank still plans to perform"traditional” activities in commodities such as financing, hedging, trading warrants on the London Metal Exchange and the vaulting of precious metals.
November 3, 2014 Mining the Antarctic a big no-no Costs and challenges for mining the Arctic, meanwhile, on their way up.
November 3, 2014 Mick the Miner in talks to buy Anglo’s assets, no deal tabled Sources close to X2 Resources, Davis' new company, have cast doubts on reports that the firm had made an offer.
October 31, 2014 Cliffs Resources officially shutting Canadian Wabush Mines About 500 workers will lose their job.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
