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Caterpillar to close Belgium plant, lay off 2000 workers

The possible plant closure, which could cost around 2,000 jobs, is part of a global restructuring plan announced in September that could see CAT cutting as many as 10,000 jobs globally in the coming years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2016 | 6:00 am

Anglo’s top shareholder to call vote on assets sale plan

South Africa's Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which owns 14.5% of Anglo, believes the mining giant may not realize the full value of its assets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2016 | 9:02 am

Coking coal prices are on fire — up more than 80% in six months

This kind of coal, used in steel-making, jumped 41% in August alone to nearly $140 a tonne.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2016 | 4:05 am

Why Samarco tailings dam failed

Panel appointed by Vale and BHP release their findings.

Michael Allan McCrae | August 29, 2016 | 3:35 pm

Don’t go long on iron ore: Aussie bank

Along with gold and silver, iron ore may be a darling among commodities this year, but don't expect the good times to continue into 2017.

Andrew Topf | August 28, 2016 | 2:28 pm

Whether Clinton or Trump wins the election, US coal’s future is dark

Whether Clinton or Trump wins the US election, the coal sector will continue its decline, but steel may improve with a Democrat win.

Joe Goodwill | August 26, 2016 | 1:38 pm

Samarco restart still a year away

World's largest iron ore pellet operation has been shut since November.

Frik Els | August 26, 2016 | 9:30 am

Mining has nothing to fear from Fed rate hikes

Study shows commodities have been the best performing asset class during Fed rating hike cycles since 1983 with average returns for industrial metals 44%

Frik Els | August 25, 2016 | 2:58 pm

Glencore posts worst half-yearly profit since listing in London

Despite a rebound in commodity prices and successful costs cuts, Glencore remained in the red in the six months to end-June.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 24, 2016 | 3:45 am

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