August 16, 2016

World’s No. 1 miner BHP Billiton posts $6.4bn annual loss — its worst-ever

Not even counting the $7.7 billion in write-downs and charges, BHP’s underlying profit dropped by a painful 81% to $1.2 billion for the year to June.

August 11, 2016

This chart shows how tough mining conditions still are

Glencore's will continue to curtail production in zinc, copper and other metals – it's clear why.

August 11, 2016

CHARTS: Maybe India can ignite new commodity supercycle

Rapid, large-scale urbanization will see India's top three cities rival the combined economies of Vietnam, Philippines and Malaysia.

August 11, 2016

Asteroid miner Deep Space to launch first commercial mission by 2020

The mission's goal is to map a target asteroid, looking for deposits of water and other resources with visible and infrared cameras.

August 1, 2016

Nickel price jumps on Manila mining crackdown

Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte tells miners "We will survive as a nation without you" as ministry shuts down three nickel mines in a month.

August 1, 2016

Philippines & Indonesia: Mining companies face increased compliance risks, further uncertainty

Both countries have poor records for enforcing environmental regulations, leading to tensions between communities and the mining sector, which the leaders of both countries have pledged to address.

July 21, 2016

Vale iron ore output falls in second quarter but still beats estimates

It produced 86.82 million tonnes of iron ore in the April-to-June period, down 2.8% from a year earlier.

July 20, 2016

Metals and mining rally has staying power

Industrial metals are now all trading above their 100-day moving averages and most are no longer in backwardation.

July 20, 2016

Heavy snowfall in Chile forces Anglo to cut annual copper target

Shares plunged after miner revealed that output fell almost across the board in the April – June period.

July 19, 2016

Mick Davis to overhaul X2 Resources as fund fails to close any mining deal

Recovering commodity prices and investors' veto on deals have frustrated Davis and his team in their search for mining and metals bargains.