Mining boom best days still to come: BHP CEO World's largest mining company leader says demand for Australian commodities will increase about 75% in the next 15 years. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 8, 2013 | 3:07 pm
Glencore Xstrata sues Jamaica-owned firm over alumina shipments Commodities trader claims Jamaica firm won't send the alumina it still owes Glencore due to a new agreement with another firm. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 8, 2013 | 2:32 pm
Vale hitting rock bottom, posts one of worst results in 10 years Vale's profit fell 84% in the second quarter, mainly due to depreciation in the local currency and lower iron ore sales, the miner's key commodity. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 8, 2013 | 11:57 am
Fresnillo unable to avoid silver’s losing streak The Mexico-focused miner has seen silver prices drop 35% this year so far, while its shares have fallen about 50%. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2013 | 6:56 pm
BHP hasn’t dismissed $14bn Jansen potash mine in Canada CEO Mackenzie said he still aims to add potash as a fifth pillar to BHP's diversified mining operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2013 | 6:03 pm
AngloGold to axe 2,000 top jobs as metal price falls The world’s No. 3 gold producer, will cut about 40% of its management positions and it is cutting capital expenditure in 10 countries. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2013 | 5:17 pm
Gold, copper and European stocks collapse on Fed stimulus fears Growing concerns over the US Federal Reserve cutting back its stimulus program as soon as next month, triggered Wednesday a selloff in world shares and drove precious metals down. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2013 | 1:45 pm
World’s No.1 copper miner Codelco seeks outside financing for its $27bn investment plan The final goal is to boost production. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2013 | 11:38 am
First photos of $136m diamond-jewels stolen in Cannes Insurance giant Lloyds of London is offering $1.3 million reward for information that effectively leads to the arrest of the thieves. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 6, 2013 | 6:26 pm
Gold-diamond combo let scientists control temperature of cells New method combines minuscule diamonds, typically found in quantum computers, with gold fragments. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 6, 2013 | 5:28 pm