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.
March 12, 2013 Australia calls for inclusion of ‘blood diamonds’ in UN definition The country suspects diamonds from mines where human rights abuses occur may have been imported for use in jewellery.
March 11, 2013 Rio Tinto’s miner dead four days before found Australian miners and unions say the rising number of mine deaths that go unnoticed for days is concerning.
March 8, 2013 Low-cost uranium recovery from phosphates confirmed Company says new US plant can produce at a cost of $18 per pound of yellowcake.
March 7, 2013 Commodities ‘supercycle’ will last another 15 years: JP Morgan The current slowdown is just a pause in the commodity supercycle’s 'continuing spin.'
March 7, 2013 Iron ore price: BHP counters Beijing claims of market manipulation China says the 80% rise in the iron price between September and February was brought about by traders and miners creating an artificial supply shortage.
March 6, 2013 Fortescue takes Australia to court over mining tax VIDEO: The company claims the 30% tax on iron ore and coal is unconstitutional.
March 5, 2013 Gina Rinehart and Angela Bennett fight Rio Tinto for royalties The two resource queens say the giant miner must pay out on an old deal made with their fathers.
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