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.

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.