June 27, 2014

Glencore said to be eyeing Simandou North

Glencore has little exposure to iron ore and the commodity has long represented the bulk of profits at the Swiss-based company's diversified peers.

June 27, 2014

Are you ready to capitalize on emerging world growth and US oil independence?

India, China to require more coal for power, copper for infrastructure.

June 26, 2014

Anglo American not interested in Simandou north

Diversified giant Anglo American won't be bidding for the one of the greatest iron ore prizes anywhere in the world.

June 25, 2014

Australia slashes iron ore outlook on increased supply

The world’s largest iron ore exporter has cut price estimates for this year and 2015.

June 25, 2014

Cliffs halts operations at West Virginia coal mine

The firm is halting its Pinnacle metallurgical coal mine in West Virginia for at least six months, unless market conditions improve.

June 24, 2014

BHP mulls further job cuts

Up to 3,000 jobs could be axed from BHP's flagship iron ore division, where 500 jobs have already been lost.

June 23, 2014

Emerging markets firms to lead global mining sector: PwC

Net profits from progressing economies-based miners reached $24 billion in 2013, compared to a net loss of $4 billion for developed market firms.

June 20, 2014

Iron ore price builds on rally

But Chinese banks are starting to call in iron ore-backed loans to traders holding 38mt, forcing them to dump inventories onto already well-supplied market.

June 20, 2014

Bidding for untapped Gabon iron ore reserve, world’s largest, could spark mining sector

Gabon is actively seeking foreign investment in mining.

June 19, 2014

Australia’s mining jobs running dry as sector growth slow

The country's mining industry has lost 6,600 workers in the three months to May.