Copper, iron ore miners take huge hits
The world's largest diversified miners are sold off Monday as copper, iron ore and coking coal prices slide.
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PICTURE OF THE DAY: Dump truck partially covered by rock slide
Post by Mining Mayhem. Photo from Mining Mayhem. Date and place not released.
Barrick to sell off 13.5 pct of African holding
African Barrick Gold up 3.18%
Iron ore price craters 8%
China's steel industry in full panic mode as rumours of large mills collapsing see iron ore price and imports plummet.
Australia’s mining tax expected revenue continues to disappoint
It has raised a mere $232 million so far, as opposed to $4 billion originally forecast when the legislation was enacted in 2011.
Chile’s new mining minister to take the industry by surprise… or not
Aurora Williams, Chile’s new mining minister, takes office on Tuesday.
Ritchie Bros. conducts its largest Las Vegas auction last week
Company breaks multiple site records, including gross auction proceeds (US$60+ million) and total registered bidders (4,750+) at its permanent auction site in Nevada
ABB supporting Boliden with long-term service approach for Swedish copper mine
ABB to perform advanced lifecycle services to ensure reliable grinding operations for Boliden.
NASA is offering $35,000 in awards to asteroid hunters
The first contest in a series of many, kicks off on March 17.
