December 3, 2012

Australian miners cut 10,000 jobs

Headwinds aplenty

December 3, 2012

Vale cuts 2013 spending 24 pct versus 2012

Brazil’s Vale plans to cut capex by 24% next year, after a drop in iron ore prices led the company to rethink its outlook for expansion.

December 2, 2012

These 2 charts tell you everything you need to know about iron ore for the next 20 years

It's all good 'till 2030.

December 2, 2012

Steel slump puts crimp in Labrador Trough

Iron ore price slump hurts development in region.

November 30, 2012

VIDEO: Gold, silver producers take advantage of soft market to rework contracts and drive down costs

"There is a loyalty improvement, which is great for the industry."

November 30, 2012

Canadian miners to face triple whammy in 2013: higher costs, lower ore grades and global uncertainty

Study suggests companies to invest now and so ensure they can fulfill future global demand for commodities.

November 30, 2012

Cameroon a step closer to $4.7 billion iron ore mine

Australian Sundance Resources (ASX: SDL) announced Friday it has signed a contract with the government of Cameroon, which paves the way for a mining permit and the beginning of construction…

November 30, 2012

Gangs of thieves steal millions from Aussie mines

Crime groups target mining equipment following growth in resources sector

November 30, 2012

India’s crack down on illegal mining is a $15 billion blessing for overseas iron ore producers

Diversified giants pick up the slack in East Asia

November 29, 2012

Cost inflation to eat miners’ results in 2013

The rise of mining costs will have a more dramatic impact on the 2013 industry results than in the last couple of years, revealed Thursday global ranking agency Fitch Ratings.