February 26, 2014 French institutions to pump billions into Senegal’s economy The funds will be used to develop a variety of industries including the mining sector.
February 25, 2014 The Chinese growth engine is sputtering 'The major uncertainty facing the world today is ... the future direction of China. The growth model responsible for its rapid rise has run out of steam.' - George Soros
February 25, 2014 B&A pulls out of talks to buy BHP stake in Guinea iron project The Brazilian mining firm has pulled out of talks to buy BHP Billiton’s Mount Numba iron ore deposit.
February 24, 2014 Iron ore price tumbles through $120 over Chinese lending fears Chinese steel and iron ore traders are caught in a vicious circle.
February 23, 2014 China hunts top party officials who protected mafioso mining tycoon Liu Han who disappeared after cutting billion dollar mining deals in Australia and Africa, is accused of running a "mafia" gang protected by state officials.
February 23, 2014 China’s credit crisis could spell 2012-like iron ore price collapse About 40% of the 100m tonnes of iron ore stockpiled in China have been put up by steel traders as collateral for loans. Loans banks are now calling in.
February 21, 2014 Vale opens first new Sudbury mine in more than 40 years Vale calls it 'Canada's mine of the future.'
February 20, 2014 INFOGRAPHIC: How much do geologists make? And why did Forbes rank Geology as the 7th most valuable college major?
February 19, 2014 Supply and demand key to base metals success: Adam Low Adam Low of Raymond James believes that the outlook is excellent for zinc, good for copper and neutral for iron ore.
February 19, 2014 Fortescue profit up 260% in second half of 2013 As a result, the Australian company announced an interim dividend of 10 Australian cents per share - last year the company didn't offer this payout.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
