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Decision in Rio Tinto’s case against Vale over Simandou imminent— report

New York court must decide by September whether or not it accepts Vale and BSGR request to dismiss the lawsuit that claims they conspired to steal Rio's rights over the asset.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2015 | 8:36 am

Glencore stock getting hammered as China slowdown, commodities rout hit profit

The world's leading commodity trader stock slumped to a record low Wednesday after it revealed it swung to a steep first-half loss of $676 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2015 | 3:10 am

Vale ordered to halt production at giant Amazon nickel mine

Judge also orders compensation for indigenous people in the region following protests at mine responsible for 9% of Brazilian giant's nickel output.

Frik Els | August 14, 2015 | 3:46 pm

India picks worst time to resume iron ore mining — analysts

India's private iron ore producers are likley to suffer the effects of high costs, low prices and a poor export market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 14, 2015 | 8:15 am

Glencore sells stakes in three assets, gets only $290 million

Investors weren't happy with the news. The stock dropped to record lows Friday, becoming the top loser on FTSE 350 mining index.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 14, 2015 | 4:50 am

Is Glencore about to dump $16 billion of stockpiles?

JP Morgan Cazenove says Swiss commodity trading giant has to start off-loading inventory to slash its $48 billion debt pile and keep its credit rating.

Frik Els | August 13, 2015 | 4:35 pm

BHP Billiton: Celebrating 130 years of history

BHP Billiton is today celebrating the 130 year anniversary of the incorporation of BHP and its significant contribution to the Australian economy and society for more than a century.

BHP Billiton | August 13, 2015 | 5:55 am