March 17, 2013

Anglo CEO looks to re-energize mining in South Africa

AngloGold Ashanti CEO Mark Cutifani calls 2013 "a starting point for a new future for the mining industry" in South Africa.

March 15, 2013

160-year study of real commodity prices sees beginning of the end of the supercycle

For those with a very long time horizon, the news is good though.

March 15, 2013

Coking coal price under pressure

Softening price despite surging steel production in China.

March 14, 2013

Iron ore price drops 4% to 3-month low

Steelmaking ingredient is now down 16% in just three weeks.

March 14, 2013

World’s best coal shovellers hail from Tasmania

VIDEO: 'Macho' points are at stake in brawny competition.

March 13, 2013

SLIDESHOW: 2-minute history of the iron ore wars

From relic of the industrial age to the most profitable bulk commodity the mining industry has ever experienced.

March 13, 2013

BHP refutes accusations of bribery linked to the Beijing Olympics

The miner allegedly provided inducements, hospitality and gifts to Chinese and other foreign officials before and during the 2008 Olympics.

March 12, 2013

The ‘revolution’ in the next decade of mining

Deloitte CEO Glen Ives believes the mining industry will 'revolutionize' the way it approaches projects in the coming decade.

March 12, 2013

Iron ore fall strikes projects, miners and frightens investors

The steelmaking commodity hit a 2½-month low Monday as Chinese steelmakers resist restocking frightened by weakening economic data.

March 12, 2013

BHP imminent asset sales could raise $25 billion

The mining giant is rushing to sell at least 10 non-core assets to reduce debt and simplify its operations.