March 3, 2013 Miners struggle ‘down to the wire’ for cash: report Big and small companies are affected by high costs, low prices and wary investors.
March 1, 2013 Rio to sell majority stake in Canada’s largest iron ore producer Operation is estimated to fetch about $1.7 billion.
February 28, 2013 India becomes net importer as punitive iron ore export tax is extended From 120m tonnes to less than zero in four years.
February 28, 2013 Brazil’s Vale reports first loss in a decade, takes $5.7bn write-down It became the latest large miner to write down assets in the face of falling commodity prices.
February 27, 2013 Iron ore billionaire floats plans to rebuild the Titanic Australian mining tycoon Clive Palmer expects Titanic II to be ready for its inaugural voyage by 2016.
February 27, 2013 Australia’s iron ore core escapes Cyclone Rusty Rusty had been predicted to strike the Pilbara region's Port Hedland iron ore port, but instead touched down in the nearby town of Pardoo.
February 26, 2013 Why smart money is buying junior strategic metal miners Most investors have a tough time standing apart from the crowd.
February 26, 2013 BHP hits a $4 billion nickel jackpot The discovery of the Venus deposit could reshape the future profitability and direction of BHP's struggling Nickel West business.
February 26, 2013 Rio’s Walsh feeling the pressure: S&P downgrades miner rate outlook over rising debt The announcement pushes Rio's new CEO Sam Walsh to deliver on his promise of vast operating cost cuts, asset sales and reduced capital expenditure ahead of a possible collapse in…
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
