September 10, 2013 Gamechanger: Chinese Valemax ban could be relaxed soon With iron ore freight rates soaring, lifting the ban on Vale's mega-carriers could be a game changer.
September 10, 2013 Glencore Xstrata to list in S.Africa, ignores country’s issues Unlike his peers, the company’s chief executive Ivan Glasenberg, is not afraid of betting on Africa’s largest economy.
September 10, 2013 Clive Palmer says he’ll lose Fairfax, calls Australian electoral system ‘corrupt’ "If there were UN observers here this would be regarded as an unfair election.''
September 9, 2013 China to lend up to $2 billion to South Sudan for mining and other development projects China will fund South Sudan's first geological survey.
September 9, 2013 The best indicator of China’s commodity trade is on an insane surge Freight rates for iron-ore carrying vessels are up an astonishing 67% since end of August.
September 9, 2013 Reflections on the new mining regulatory framework in Brazil Changes in the local legislation and how it affects the mining industry in Brazil.
September 9, 2013 Iron ore price indicators all point up, but there’s an (Indian) elephant in the room Demand in China is surging, but India is desperate for foreign currency and could start dumping ore on the spot market.
September 9, 2013 Glencore Xstrata must defend merits of $46 billion merger Investors want more returns, less project spending.
September 6, 2013 Brazilian regulator launches new probe into Batista CVM is is investigating whether Batista and five other executives of the petroleum firm broke market rules regulating the disclosure of information.
September 6, 2013 The 10 biggest mining deals of 2012 Xstrata couldn't save 2012 from having the lowest number of mining industry transactions since 2005.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
