February 23, 2013

Tiger Realm Coal completes A$21.2 million placement for far eastern Russia coal projects

Eight days shipping to North Asian markets

February 22, 2013

Kloppers to walk out of BHP with $75 million in his pocket

If paid, the exit package will put Kloppers in the league of Macquarie Bank’s former CEO, Allan Moss, who got $80 million.

February 22, 2013

The great mining CEO purge

Or how I learned to stop worrying and love austerity.

February 20, 2013

BHP drops 4% as Kloppers departs

He played a leading role in transforming the iron ore trade.

February 20, 2013

Rio Tinto diamonds hit the red carpet

The company will showcase its Argyle Diamond Jewellery Collection at the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony this Sunday.

February 20, 2013

Beware the coming iron ore supply flood

China alone has 66 iron ore mines under construction adding 435 million tonnes a year.

February 20, 2013

BHP Billiton profits dive by 58%

Revenues also declined by 14%.

February 20, 2013

China killing gold mining competition

China, Russia, Canada and Ghana increased their output.

February 20, 2013

Where is the value in Canadian iron ore?

No-rail advantage puts Oceanic’s Hopes Advance project before Asian steelmakers for potential partnership.

February 19, 2013

BHP Billiton promotes Andrew Mackenzie to CEO

Australian miner plans transition to start in May as Marius Kloppers retires.