April 23, 2013 Social costs of Western Australia’s mining boom There's always a bit of gloom alongside the boom.
April 19, 2013 Rio Tinto apologises to shareholders over Alcan Rio Tinto CEO offers an honest review of the infamous Alcan deal.
April 19, 2013 Anglo logs upbeat results, but Minas Rio, Amplats still a thorn in Cutifani’s side The miner's first-quarter output was higher across most commodities including copper, iron ore and diamonds.
April 18, 2013 India supreme court lifts blanket ban on iron ore mining India is the world's third largest producer of iron ore.
April 18, 2013 Rio Tinto’s Walsh promises investors $5bn in cost savings Aside from selling assets and slashing jobs, Walsh said the company will improve performance at all operations.
April 18, 2013 BHP Billiton announces new leadership team Company said the changes were necessary to drive its productivity agenda.
April 17, 2013 BHP keeps production guidance despite falling prices and bad weather Harsh weather during the first three months of 2013 wasn't enough to knock the mining giant off course.
April 17, 2013 South Africa’s Exxaro to mine iron ore in the Congo The company forecasts an output of 2 million tonnes by next year.
April 15, 2013 Australia leases ports for $5.3bn to private consortium The two sea gateways handle many commodities, including coal, steel, natural gas, oil and petroleum.
April 14, 2013 It’s been a good run: commodities traders out-earned the big banks 2003-2013 No matter what happens to the 'supercycle', it's been a great decade for major commodities traders.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
