May 19, 2014 Expected Indian iron ore exports just not happening India was set to substantially grow exports this year, but now courts have shut down an additional 26 mines with combined output of 40 million tonnes.
May 19, 2014 Iron ore price drops to double digits "Now that we broke through $100, I think that's a very bearish sign. It shows you there's a lot of supply around"
May 18, 2014 Africa FDI at decade high Foreign direct investment is shifting from extractive industries to consumer-related sectors according to new report.
May 18, 2014 Global mining deals picking up, but far from returning to boom times Companies’ low valuation, the current focus on operational efficiency in the mining sector, and the chase for overseas assets by Chinese investors, are pushing deals up.
May 16, 2014 Iron ore price crashes to $100 on China steel crisis Iron ore price gives up 2% on Friday falling to a 21-month low as Chinese steel price drops to record low.
May 16, 2014 Vale fires 500 coal miners in Australia, shuts down operations Vale says mines are not economically feasible under current market conditions.
May 16, 2014 INFOGRAPHIC: Iron Ore—The strength behind the world’s leading industries The value of iron ore produced in the US. amounted to $5 billion last year.
May 14, 2014 Australian government eliminates mining tax The announcement was part of the Federal Budget unveiled Tuesday night, considered the toughest in almost two decades.
May 13, 2014 BHP Billiton CEO speaks at Miami conference The company has been trying to sell its 41.3% stake in Mount Nimba in Guinea since July 2012, as a boost to its plans to exit West Africa and focus…
May 12, 2014 BHP Billiton ready to offload Guinea iron ore stake World's No. 1 steelmaker, ArcelorMittal, said to be the most likely buyer of BHP's stake in Mount Nimba.
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