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Iron ore price set to top $80

Chinese futures speculation frenzy continues.

Frik Els | November 27, 2016 | 8:24 pm

BHP, Vale throw cash lifeline to their halted Samarco iron ore mine

Hefty new loans come as the Brazilian joint venture assesses whether it can reopen the iron ore mine where a dam disaster killed 19 people last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2016 | 6:55 am

Brazil: Overhaul of mining sector likely to face significant political resistance

The government has also said it supports introducing a new mining code, but previous attempts to introduce new legislation have been stalled for several years due to political and industry resistance.

Ryan Turner, Analyst - PGI | November 24, 2016 | 2:30 am

Solomon gets green light for 3-fold expansion

Australia's EPA has sanctioned a three-fold expansion of Fortescue Metals Group's (ASX:FMG) Solomon Hub, which could sustain production for another 35 years.

Andrew Topf | November 23, 2016 | 7:20 pm

Rio Tinto sells Scottish aluminum assets for $410 million

With this deal, Rio has now agreed to more than $1.3bn in divestments this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 23, 2016 | 3:44 am

The true benefactor of President Trump’s “America’s Infrastructure First” initiative

Trump plans on investing several-hundred billions of dollars into rebuilding and repairing infrastructure across the US.

Palisade Research | November 23, 2016 | 1:10 am

Iron ore price nudges $75

The fresh gains are partly down to strength in Chinese steel prices following further production cuts in the Northern China city of Tangshan, analysts say.

Andrew Topf | November 22, 2016 | 8:47 pm

Goldman bullish on commodities amid mining’s accelerating rally

Commodities are back in favour, boosting oil producers and miners after their annus horribilis of 2015.

Globe and Mail | November 22, 2016 | 6:08 pm

About 500 iron ore jobs to go at Rio Tinto

The world's second largest miner said the job cuts at its Australian iron ore business are part of a restructuring of the division.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 21, 2016 | 3:50 am

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