January 19, 2012 Africa’s growth not just a commodities story The Australian interviews investment bank Renaissance Group founder Stephen Jennings about investing in Africa. The New Zealand-born billionaire made his money in emerging markets, specifically Russia, in the 1990s, and…
January 18, 2012 BHP sees record iron ore output BHP Billiton (BHP.AX) (BLT.L), the world's biggest mining company, forecast record iron ore production this year after quarterly output jumped by a fifth, shrugging off predictions that growth in top…
January 18, 2012 Southeast Asia’s largest iron mine to double investment The investor of Thach Khe iron ore mine, the biggest of its kind in Southeast Asian region, has decided to double investment in the project to ensure it is completed…
January 17, 2012 Rio Tinto iron-ore production climbs to record Diversified resources giant Rio Tinto increased its iron-ore production to a record in the fourth quarter, as the miner pushed ahead with its expansion programme in Western Australia.
January 17, 2012 New China system hopes to break iron ore monopoly China has launched a rival online iron ore trading platform it hopes will allow it to weaken the monopoly of Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton.
January 17, 2012 Atlas Iron flags need for 1,000 mining jobs Atlas Iron chief executive David Flanagan says the Pilbara iron ore miner might need an extra 1,000 workers within three years to feed its expansion projects.
January 17, 2012 POSCO to pay $1.6bn to raise stake in Roy Hill Holdings The company plans to spend $1.6 billion to expand its stake in Roy Hill Holdings, an Australian iron ore miner of which it already owns 3.75%.
January 17, 2012 Race for Australian mine assets heats up In what is likely to be upbeat year for Australian mining M&A, some large Asian and U.S. companies are ready to bet on the country's coal, iron ore and uranium…
January 17, 2012 thyssenkrupp nears sale of stainless steel unit – sources A thyssenkrupp source with knowledge of the process said Monday the debt-burdened steel group is close to selling its stainless steel unit, with a deal likely to come as early…
January 17, 2012 London Mining JV partner files $650m counterclaim Aim-listed London Mining on Monday slammed a $650-million lawsuit by joint venture partner Wits Basin Precious Minerals as a tactic to avoid repaying its loan.
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