Iron ore sharp recovery helps Fortescue nearly quadruple profit
The world's fourth largest miner of the steelmaking ingredient said it also benefitted from declining costs.
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Gold falls as investors await rate-hike clues
Ahead of the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s most recent policy-setting meeting.
Anglo American not selling assets any more as it returns to profit
The world's number five diversified miner posted its first annual net profit in five years.
Global steel production is surging in 2017
Up 7% year on year across all regions, supporting rally in iron ore and rebound in coking coal prices.
World’s biggest miner hasn’t given up hope for potash
BHP Billiton still sees potash as a key commodity in which to base its future growth despite prices for the fertilizer remain weak.
FLSmidth awarded first phase of EPC contract for gold mine
Belo Sun Mining Corp. has awarded FLSmidth the first phase of an EPC contract for the Volta Grande gold mine processing plant in Brazil’s Amazon region.
Colombian court lets Zonte Metal sue authorities over gold permit rejection
The Canadian junior explorer argues its exploration application was not processed in accordance with the country’s mining code.
BHP Billiton back into the black, pays higher-than-expected dividend
Net profit was $3.2bn for the six months to December 31, compared with a loss of $5.7bn in the same period a year earlier.
Sherritt mulling Ambatovy retreat to pop debt balloon
Sherritt's dream of lifting Madagascar out of poverty and making a handsome packet for itself from the proceeds of a huge nickel mine appear to be in jeopardy.