June 28, 2013

BHP’s cost cutting measures reach iron ore division

So far the world's largest mining company has not laid off anyone from its iron ore workforce.

June 27, 2013

BHP Billiton stock sinks to 4-year low, more pain ahead for miners

"As long as the world’s most important central banks are stepping back from further monetary stimulus, and China’s appetite for raw materials slows down, the earnings trajectory for metals and…

June 26, 2013

Indian iron ore miners may face 50% royalty increase

Miners would pay 15% rather than 10%.

June 26, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: future mining success calls for improved comminution

"Smart blasting, mineral pre-concentration, novel flowsheets and new grinding technologies are just a few of the different strategies which can improve cost effectiveness."

June 26, 2013

Moly Mines cashed up at A$80 million after iron ore sale is complete

Looking for copper and gold assets.

June 25, 2013

Batista close to selling its iron ore darling MMX

Glencore Xstrata, Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual and Dutch trading company Trafigura among the runners up.

June 21, 2013

Iron ore price can’t escape metals sell-off

A 7% rally in the price of iron ore came to an abrupt end on Friday.

June 21, 2013

Asteroid miner exceeds $1 million crowd-funding goal

Planetary Resources is now going for $2 million and has created new incentives to lure backers.

June 20, 2013

$1.5bn Japanese injection for BHP’s Jimblebar

Expansion plans should lift BHP's Australian iron ore capacity to 220m tonnes a year.

June 20, 2013

Fortescue delays $3.8 bn infrastructure sale in Australia’s iron ore belt

Delay affects smaller iron ore miners who were hoping a deal would unlock access to key rail and export ports.