August 21, 2014

London Mining says Ebola now impacting output, costs

Company lowers production guidance at Marampa mine in Sierra Leone as outbreak impacts supply chain and ramp up.

August 20, 2014

Glasenberg: ‘Supercycle ain’t over’ – demand ‘higher than it’s ever been’

Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg strikes positive note after announcing jump in profits, output and better trading conditions at Swiss commodities giant.

August 19, 2014

Brazil’s iron ore giant MMX to file for bankruptcy

Shares in the company fell by almost 8% on the news, hitting an all-time low.

August 19, 2014

Potash prices, oversupply scaring potential Jansen partners: BHP

Chief Executive Officer Andrew Mackenzie said the project ramains in BHP's main plans, but added the firm is not in a rush to develop it.

August 19, 2014

Aussie mining tycoon Palmer’s aversion to China just went a bit too far

Clive Palmer has come under fire for labelling the Chinese government “mongrels” and “bastards” on national television.

August 19, 2014

BHP demerger news crashes company website

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August 19, 2014

BHP shares hammered on demerger, profit miss

World's number one miner hopes to save $3.6 billion spinning off aluminium, coal, manganese, nickel and silver assets into new company.

August 18, 2014

Demerged BHP may not hold on to coal assets for long: analysts

The division contributed just $746 million of the $21.12 billion earnings BHP reported for the 2013 financial year.

August 18, 2014

BHP spinoff could be worth $12 billion

Speculation is of a new Perth-based company with current CFO Graham Kerr at the helm housing non-core assets including Australian lead-silver mine.

August 17, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: Looking at meteor impact craters from around the world

A size scale showing danger of impact.