August 8, 2013

Rio Tinto half year profit plummets 71% on weak commodity prices

Rio doesn't expect Chinese growth to recover in the second half of the year.

August 8, 2013

Rio Tinto and the Australian tax system

Super profits tax not raking in the cash lawmakers said it would.

August 8, 2013

Mining boom best days still to come: BHP CEO

World's largest mining company leader says demand for Australian commodities will increase about 75% in the next 15 years.

August 8, 2013

Vale hitting rock bottom, posts one of worst results in 10 years

Vale's profit fell 84% in the second quarter, mainly due to depreciation in the local currency and lower iron ore sales, the miner's key commodity.

August 7, 2013

Dan Hrushewsky: Low-cost, high-margin mining in West Africa

There are two things investors pay too much attention to: metals prices and grade.

August 7, 2013

Junior mining is bust, but it’ll be back

Mineral exploration has always been a market of extremes, moving from boom to bust to boom quickly and forcefully. It’s not necessarily a bad thing.

August 7, 2013

Australian court won’t budge on mining tax

Fortescue Metals "disappointed."

August 7, 2013

Rio’s Iron Ore Company of Canada too pricey for these bidders

Apollo, Blackstone and Glencore are out.

August 6, 2013

Australia cuts rates to record low of 2.5% as mining boom ends

Lowest rate since Australia’s central bank was established in 1959.

August 5, 2013

Tough luck: Western Australian government to miners

West Australian Premier says no change in royalties.