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Iron ore price jumps again – up 47% in two months

Another big day on Chinese futures markets as seaborne iron ore prices approach $80 a tonne.

Frik Els | August 21, 2017 | 3:20 pm

Chile rejects divisive $2.5 billion Dominga copper-iron ore project

A committee of six ministers pointed to numerous flaws with the project, including severe impact to a Humboldt penguin reserve.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 21, 2017 | 5:59 am

Changes to Brazil mining law to bring mostly higher taxes, costs — experts

Experts and mining companies fear some of the modifications that go in effect in November, will result in hefty taxes, higher research costs and decrease interest from foreign investors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 18, 2017 | 7:38 am

Iron ore joins base metals price rally

Jumps 5.6%.

Frik Els | August 17, 2017 | 3:02 pm

Police detain central figure in mining’s largest corruption scandal

Israeli diamond billionaire Beny Steinmetz, four others, in custody of Israeli police on suspicion of fraud, forgery, obstruction of justice and bribery.

Frik Els | August 15, 2017 | 1:29 pm

ArcelorMittal South Africa considers job cuts, restructuring

ArcelorMittal South Africa is considering job cuts and restructuring to save costs in a challenging global steel market and recession at home, it said on Tuesday.

Reuters | August 15, 2017 | 6:40 am

Vale gauges how to speed listing in strictest Brazil market

Bigger-than-expected shareholder support in Vale SA's stock conversion plan could lead the world's No. 1 iron ore producer to accelerate the listing of common shares in Brazil's strictest market segment and lure a boarder base of investors.

Reuters | August 14, 2017 | 2:56 pm