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.

March 5, 2013

Gina Rinehart and Angela Bennett fight Rio Tinto for royalties

The two resource queens say the giant miner must pay out on an old deal made with their fathers.

March 4, 2013

The biggest bear of all? Iron ore price heading for $50-something

Shanghai analyst also sees creditors taking over projects of highly-leveraged producers.

March 4, 2013

Investment in mining exploration to plummet, juniors the most affected: report

After three years of booming investment in mining exploration, the industry is set to cut down significantly on it this year.

March 4, 2013

New steel coke plant opening in Iran

The plant will have a production capacity of about 900,000 tons.

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.