February 17, 2014 BHP Billiton profits up 31 pct The greenfield focus is on copper porphyry targets in Chile and Peru.
February 17, 2014 China extends ban on Vale’s giant ore carriers Another blow to number one iron ore producer Vale's strategy to change dynamics of 1.2 billion tonne seaborne trade.
February 16, 2014 India’s Goa to auction 500,000 tonnes of iron ore online There are still over 14 million tonnes lying at various jetties since September 2012.
February 16, 2014 Mining job cuts push Australian unemployment rate to 10-year high For the first time in a decade, Australia's unemployment rate has hit 6%.
February 14, 2014 How mobile technology saves lives More so than other industry executives, mining execs believe that using mobile technology can be a life-saver.
February 14, 2014 Anglo American profit hit by strikes, logs $1.9 billion writedown "We are not happy," said CEO Mark Cutifani.
February 13, 2014 Rio’s Walsh delivers: 15% dividend hike on higher than expected second-half profit The miner has been among the most aggressive cost-cutters and plans to find a further $3 billion in savings this year.
February 12, 2014 Face off: Cliffs and major shareholder in public debate over company’s future The miner's negotiations with one of its major shareholders has turned ugly.
February 12, 2014 Canada’s 2014 budget kind to miners, extends 15% exploration tax credit Other than the tax credit deferment, Canada's new budget doesn't include any significant changes for the country’s mining and metals industry.
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