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Peru, Brazil to emerge as Latin America’s new mining gems

Peru’s significant copper project pipeline and Brazil’s competitive iron ore sector will consolidate them as main drivers of investment in Latin America’s mining sector, says BMI Research.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 21, 2016 | 2:30 am

BHP CEO pay cut in half over Brazil disaster

Deadly November tailings dam burst at Samarco iron ore mine and commodity downturn key considerations to slash executive pay.

Frik Els | September 21, 2016 | 2:16 am

Here’s what 50 million extra tonnes of iron ore will do to prices

Prices for the steel-making ingredient are down by 9.8% over a month ago and most of the massive projects expected to come on stream this year are not producing at full steam yet.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2016 | 5:34 am

Rio Tinto is no longer worried about China’s growth

The world’s second largest miner says is now rather “cautiously optimistic” in relation to what China's effect on commodity prices has in store.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2016 | 11:00 am

Brazil grants Vale license for S11D iron ore mine rail branch

The world's largest iron ore exporter will be able to haul S11D's output to the Port of Ponta da Madeira in Sao Luis.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 17, 2016 | 3:59 am

Glencore coking coal shipments delayed after Australia train accident

The situation could add further heat to prices that have nearly doubled since the start of August.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 15, 2016 | 11:55 am

Iron ore price: Roy Hill ramp-up pushed into 2017

Australia's largest iron ore mine eases some near-term oversupply fears.

Frik Els | September 15, 2016 | 4:33 am

Despite problems SA still represents half sub-Sahara mining

Value of South Africa's mining industry forecast to contract 11.4% in 2016, followed by years of close to zero growth according to new report.

Frik Els | September 14, 2016 | 6:26 am

Space mining absolutely viable — NASA expert

The main challenge for mining near-Earth celestial bodies is neither technology nor cost, but simply “convincing people it is realistic,” says Dr. Phil Metzger.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2016 | 5:00 am

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