November 12, 2013 Big ideas on gold and resources in the big easy One contrarian idea these days is investing in resources. This is an unloved and underowned area of the market, but there is a case to be made for owning commodities.
November 12, 2013 Current iron ore prices ‘money for old rope’: BC Iron Record sales to China expanding a bull market.
November 11, 2013 Vale pockets $1.1bn from Norway sale Vale, the world's biggest iron ore miner, is continuing with its strategy of divesting its non-care assets.
November 10, 2013 Study predicts Australia will lose 40% mining construction jobs Australian miners are cutting back on large capex projects and taking a sledgehammer to costs.
November 7, 2013 ‘Nothing positive’ in Mexico’s political environment for ArcelorMittal, says CEO CEO of ArcelorMittal's Mexico division says high energy costs, a new mining tax and unfair foreign competition make work in Mexico difficult.
November 7, 2013 Vale profit more than doubles in Q3 Boosted by higher iron ore prices, profits for the world's second-largest mining company jumped by 114%.
November 6, 2013 Brazil’s Batista embarrassment Brazil's ruling socialist government casts aside its former "pet entrepreneur".
November 6, 2013 Value of Aussie iron ore miners up $65bn this year Thanks to an unexpected price increase for the steel-making material.
November 6, 2013 Simandou bribery probe coming to a head Beny Steinmetz Group's mining arm summoned to December hearings as part of probe into licences for Guinea's vast iron ore deposits.
November 6, 2013 Aurizon’s rail plans could open mining in Pilbara At present, rail in the Pilbara is owned by Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am