March 3, 2014

Alberta most attractive mining destination in Canada, third worldwide

Other two Canadian jurisdictions —New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador— also made it to the top 10 worldwide. Kyrgyzstan and Venezuela, named the two countries mining enthusiasts should stay away…

February 28, 2014

Norway reconsiders its mining investments

The country's sovereign wealth fund will dump some mining companies due to environmental concerns.

February 26, 2014

Iron ore price drops again as yuan slides

Steelmaking raw-material close to 8-month low as currency of top ore importer China is pushed down by central bank, boosting domestic producers.

February 26, 2014

Valemax China logistics ‘settled’ with Malaysia hub, floating stations

Number one iron ore producer, Vale says first of its giant carriers will dock at its new Malaysian transshipment hub next month.

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.