November 13, 2013

Glencore Xstrata starts trading in South Africa, poised to sell Lonmin stake

The miner and trading house ranks now among the top three on the JSE in terms of market capitalization.

November 13, 2013

Aussie exports to China by state and territory

"Thank China, thank Western Australia, and thank iron ore."

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.