July 24, 2013

What Chinese slowdown? Iron ore price closes in on 3-month high

Weaker than expected industry and job numbers for the world's number once consumer not stopping the climb in iron ore prices.

July 24, 2013

Australian environment minister to review iron ore mining in Tasmania

At issue: Tasmanian devil populations.

July 24, 2013

Challenging a long-held assumption about commodities

The bull market in commodities last decade was mainly a reflection of a sustained fall in the U.S. dollar.

July 23, 2013

Black Iron jumps 37 pct after announcing $536 million Metinvest deal

Backing from Ukraine's largest mining and steel producer.

July 23, 2013

Africa’s no 1 iron ore mine expects market surplus this year

Iron ore to remain under pressure, but Chinese restocking could support price in near term.

July 23, 2013

The end of the Chinese economic miracle?

Bad news for the mining sector if so.

July 23, 2013

Rio Tinto making more moves at Pilbara

The company expects to eventually produce 70 Mtpa of iron ore at Koodaideri.

July 19, 2013

Atlas Copco suffers weak demand for mining gear

The company expects third quarter overall group demand to stabilize.

July 19, 2013

Another Aussie iron ore miner sets records

Independent iron ore miner Mount Gibson Iron on Friday announced record breaking sales as it expands its West Australia operations.

July 19, 2013

Huge $16 billion gold deposit discovered in China

It also holds 187 million tonnes of iron and 1.5 million tonnes of zinc.