February 27, 2013 Australia’s iron ore core escapes Cyclone Rusty Rusty had been predicted to strike the Pilbara region's Port Hedland iron ore port, but instead touched down in the nearby town of Pardoo.
February 27, 2013 Lynas produces its first rare earths in Malaysia Plant projected to produce 11,000 tonnes by second quarter of this year.
February 26, 2013 Discovering 2013: The top finds of the last two months Companies are drilling deeper and expanding exploration like never before.
February 26, 2013 BHP hits a $4 billion nickel jackpot The discovery of the Venus deposit could reshape the future profitability and direction of BHP's struggling Nickel West business.
February 26, 2013 Rio’s Walsh feeling the pressure: S&P downgrades miner rate outlook over rising debt The announcement pushes Rio's new CEO Sam Walsh to deliver on his promise of vast operating cost cuts, asset sales and reduced capital expenditure ahead of a possible collapse in…
February 25, 2013 Iron ore price falls again as Chinese stockpiles reverse downward trend Cyclone Rusty's supply disruptions not affecting market.
February 25, 2013 Rio Tinto suspends mining activities in Mozambique Mining company Vale took the same step because the Beira coal terminal stands idle with the Sena rail line out of action.
February 25, 2013 Aussie mine managers to face jail over site deaths The new penalties would depend on company profits, which means large miners will pay higher fines than small companies.
February 24, 2013 Cyclone Rusty closes major Western Australian ports Cyclone hitting a region where half of the world's seaborne iron ore is shipped
CHART: Friday massacre for mining stocks but copper price pulls out of nosedive Historic down day for gold and silver prices caused double digit losses for precious metals stocks but copper miners came off relatively lightly. January 30, 2026 | 06:21 pm
