MINING.COM

Dire Chinese steel outlook drops iron ore price to 7-year low

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

Frik Els | March 11, 2015 | 12:45 pm

‘Stop complaining about a supply glut and take charge’ — BHP, Rio to small iron ore miners

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.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2015 | 7:00 am

Rio Tinto to axe hundreds of jobs as part of drastic restructuring

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

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2015 | 5:56 am

Iron ore spot price drops to record low

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

Frik Els | March 6, 2015 | 12:51 pm

Iron ore price crashes through $60

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

Frik Els | March 5, 2015 | 5:12 pm

Mick Davies’ X2 Resources raises $5.6 billion, ready to buy up assets

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.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2015 | 7:00 am

Mongolia’s ancient silver mines highly polluting: study

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

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2015 | 5:00 am

Large coal and iron ore reserves found in Iran: official

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

MINING.com Editor | March 4, 2015 | 2:19 am

Canadian miners the world’s top buyers of assets in 2014

Gold remains the most-targeted commodity by volume, according to EY’s latest report.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 2, 2015 | 6:30 pm

First

Last

Nippon Steel braces for downside risk as coronavirus spreads

Mining tycoon Andrew Forrest ups stake in Fortescue

Vale preparing for potential fuel leak from damaged ore carrier

Ship carrying Vale iron ore damaged off Brazil coast

Rio Tinto’s best earnings since 2011 clouded by virus risks

Create FREE account or log in

to receive MINING.COM digests