March 12, 2013 BHP imminent asset sales could raise $25 billion The mining giant is rushing to sell at least 10 non-core assets to reduce debt and simplify its operations.
March 11, 2013 Asteroid mining to dominate the industry: experts Geologists believe that asteroids hold iron ore, nickel and precious metals at much higher concentrations than those found on Earth.
March 11, 2013 Going clean and green: abandoned iron ore mine transforming into hydro plant Ontario iron ore mine to become a hydro power storage facility.
March 11, 2013 Rio Tinto’s miner dead four days before found Australian miners and unions say the rising number of mine deaths that go unnoticed for days is concerning.
March 7, 2013 Commodities ‘supercycle’ will last another 15 years: JP Morgan The current slowdown is just a pause in the commodity supercycle’s 'continuing spin.'
March 7, 2013 Iron ore price: BHP counters Beijing claims of market manipulation China says the 80% rise in the iron price between September and February was brought about by traders and miners creating an artificial supply shortage.
March 7, 2013 The UK goes after a piece of the Afghan $1 trillion mining pie The government has set up a three-year, $15 million plan to back mining and oil and gas projects in Afghanistan.
March 6, 2013 Fortescue takes Australia to court over mining tax VIDEO: The company claims the 30% tax on iron ore and coal is unconstitutional.
March 5, 2013 Mining can be a blessing for foreign aid: UN United Nations Development Program chief supports Canada's mix of mining with foreign aid.
March 5, 2013 Quebec turning hostile to mining New poll shows most Quebecers disagree with current laws that give priority to mining firms over landowners, Aboriginal communities and municipalities.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
