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

Another environmental disaster hits China: thousands of dead pigs found in Shanghai river

Chinese authorities say city's water still safe to drink.

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

INFOGRAPHIC: Market Intelligence March 2013

A big picture snapshot of market signals, commodity trends and economic indicators.

March 10, 2013

Honda’s starts recycling program to extract 80% of rare earths from used hybrid batteries

386 hybrid vehicles damaged in the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami prompted the Japanese carmaker to design a new extraction process.

March 9, 2013

Why are foreign mining companies retreating from China?

International firms continue to feel stymied by an inconsistent, convoluted mining policy and their inability to create relationships of trust with local mining stakeholders.

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.