December 1, 2013 Weak stock market debut for Chinese iron ore miner Despite high-profile backing from Hong Kong and mainland billionaires Hengshi Mining Investments' IPO has been a disappointment.
November 28, 2013 High profits or low profits, tensions with governments rise Over the past decade, the number of disputes that have resulted in international arbitration has increased tenfold for the oil and gas sector and fourfold for the mining industry. And…
November 28, 2013 Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart is Australia’s chairperson of the year Award comes as she is dealing with a long-running legal battle with two of her children over who should manage a $4 billion family trust.
November 28, 2013 Vale ends decade-long dispute with Brazil, pays $9.6bn discounted tax bill It will pay $2.6bn by the end of the month, and an additional $7bn over the next 15 years.
November 28, 2013 Rio Tinto goes ahead with $400m iron ore expansion To boost output at its Australian iron ore mines in the Pilbara region.
November 27, 2013 Mining sector welcomes Canada’s shift to ‘dollar diplomacy’ By 2018, Canada's government wants small and medium-sized enterprises presence in emerging markets to have grown from 29% to 50%.
November 27, 2013 What a $200m mine camp looks like Construction of Roy Hill iron ore mine's 2,000-person village is complete.
November 27, 2013 Australia’s mining boom is over The country is seeing a transition from the investment phase to the production phase and this transition is 'only just the beginning.'
November 27, 2013 Rio Tinto sells Brazilian iron ore project to Latin Resources Move comes on the heels of Rio’s decision to ditch two coal exploration licences in Queensland, Australia.
November 27, 2013 BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine opening cancelled due to airport closure Company not sure whether to reschedule an official opening event at this point.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
