September 16, 2013

Glencore considers $3 billion iron ore mine in Congo

The $3 billion estimate is down from an initial $7.4 billion.

September 14, 2013

VIDEO: Rio Tinto’s robot army

Rio Tinto will mine three iron ore deposits using self-driving trucks and launch autonomous trains and drills in 2014.

September 14, 2013

Corruption charges laid against Brockman Mining CEO

Charges not related to Brockman position.

September 13, 2013

Glencore Xstrata to pursue $3bn iron ore project in Congo

The world-class deposit has proven reserves of 2.5 billion tonnes at 34% iron.

September 12, 2013

Report: Billionaire Steinmetz Geneva home raided amid Simandou probe

Diamond magnate Beny Steinmetz's BSG Resources caught up in a corruption probe of concession for Africa's richest iron ore field.

September 12, 2013

Iron ore-rich Pilbara was once a separate continent: study

The Pilbara and Yilgarn Cratons regions were once a small continent, about the size of Japan.

September 12, 2013

Aussie billionaire Rinehart loses battle for massive iron ore deposit

The decision means that Rio Tinto and partner Wright Prospecting can start developing the vast iron ore deposit.

September 11, 2013

More bullish signs for iron ore as shipping rates continue to climb

Chinese investment in railroads, buildings and other infrastructure will rise 20% this year, requiring 200 million tonnes of iron ore.

September 11, 2013

BHP quietly increasing its North American presence

US shale gas and Canadian potash.

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.