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

Analyst: Iron ore at $70 before September

That's gonna hurt.

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…

February 25, 2013

Iron ore price falls again as Chinese stockpiles reverse downward trend

Cyclone Rusty's supply disruptions not affecting market.

February 25, 2013

Spotting the miners that can survive: Eric Coffin

In order to make wise investment decisions, gold investors must coldly assess economic realities.