December 6, 2012

Global mining sector shows mild improvement as key activity index hits six month peak

Aggregate market cap also reaches highest point since April

December 5, 2012

Crusader Resources obtains license for Posse iron ore

Long-awaited iron ore project finally obtains approval

December 5, 2012

Chinese companies harvest metals via ‘urban mining’ of electronic junk

Chinese enterprises are turning to "urban mining" to satisfy the country's voracious appetite for metals

December 4, 2012

Vale says iron ore derivatives market is in the works

China's economic ascent created a spot market for iron ore and huge price fluctuations

December 4, 2012

Canada delves into Arctic iron ore

The Canadian government has approved the construction of a huge open-pit iron ore mine above the Arctic circle in the country's northernmost territory of Nunavut.

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."