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.

February 18, 2014

China’s record copper, iron ore imports are not being put to work

With credit tight inside the country, China's record-setting copper and iron ore imports and stockpiles are being used for financing deals.