April 28, 2013

Small victory for ‘marvelous’ 14m tonne Valemax fleet

China allowed one partially loaded Valemax to dock earlier in April, but carrying 400,000 tonnes of iron ore is still banned.

April 28, 2013

Batista bailout is urgent

"Financial problems at OGX are immediate: the result of a culture of over-promising and under-delivering".

April 26, 2013

BrazIron receives nod for drilling to start at Brazilian iron project

The environmental permit will allow the company to complete drilling of the northern sections of the Urubu ore body.

April 26, 2013

Mining tycoon revives United Australia political party

VIDEO: One of its policies is to process more mineral resources within the country.

April 25, 2013

Vale releases first quarter report for 2013

Company said showed increases in operating income, operating margin, earnings and cash generation.

April 24, 2013

China’s March iron ore imports from Australia rise

China imported 32.17 million mt of iron ore from Australia in March, up 12% year on year and up 27.5% from February.

April 24, 2013

Cliffs profit falls as iron ore shipments drop

Company reported a drop in quarterly profit on Wednesday as lower iron ore sales weighed on its revenue.

April 23, 2013

Brazil’s iron ore industry loses ground in the global market

The country's share in the global iron ore market has dropped 7.5% decrease since 2000, close to mid-1970s levels.

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.