BHP’s transformation boss to leave as part of internal overhaul

OR NOT. As iron ore prices fall to 7-year lows struggling South American nation reopens 18 billion tonne Cerro Bolivar mine mothballed since 1997.

Down 1.4% Wednesday to lowest since 2007 on Chinese forecast of peak steel production and contraction.

The world's two largest mining companies believe China's hunger for iron ore isn't about to fade, even as the price is touching new lows.

The company recently announced its intention to merge the copper and coal divisions, reducing Rio's businesses to just four main groups.

The iron ore price suffered another steep decline on Friday, falling to the lowest since November 2008 when the SteelIndex benchmark was first introduced.

Down 4.5% in reaction to Beijing's crackdown on steelmakers and gloomy economic outlook.

The former Xstrata boss’ new firm may soon pull the trigger on some big deals at a time of low commodity prices and willing sellers.

Geologists found evidence of large amounts of silver smelting that ended up contaminating a vast area in southwest China.

Two large coal and iron ore reserves have been discovered in Iran, according to a top official.