August 27, 2014

Largest iron ore miners smashing Chinese competitors

There’s a death match among iron ore producers, with the big Australian miners and Brazil's Vale increasing pressure on their high-cost Chinese rivals.

August 27, 2014

Why short-term slowdowns are great

Better footing in the long term.

August 26, 2014

Iron ore price drops to 2-year low

Spot falls to $88.90 a tonne as iron ore price suffers weakest quarter since 2009.

August 26, 2014

Australian mining mogul apologizes to China over ‘mongrels’ remarks

In a letter to China's ambassador to Australia, Clive Palmer expressed regret for "any insult to the Chinese people caused by any of the language" he used.

August 25, 2014

Report: Worst is surely over for explorers

Capital raising for exploration up more than 32%.

August 25, 2014

Uranium stocks follow spot price higher

After a brutal correction early 2014, near term producers and explorers are enjoying a great quarter as the uranium spot price jumps 8% in August.

August 25, 2014

These miners are seeking over $1.3 billion in acquisitions

Two separate news items last week suggest Chinese mining companies are still cash-rich. And on the hunt for acquisitions.

August 24, 2014

Busy times ahead: global mining deals on their way up

Gold assets among favourites.

August 24, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: A clear look at diamonds

Diamonds coming to earth's surface are billions of years old.

August 24, 2014

If China, Russia succeed in ditching the dollar…

This is one of the greatest wealth transfers in history.