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Rio Tinto digging up more iron ore despite slumping prices

The world’s second largest iron ore miner is targeting a 18% output increase this year, adding to a mounting global glut that has driven down the commodity price.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2015 | 11:00 am

ArcelorMittal sells its coal mines to Russia’s National Fuel Company

The assets include the coal mines of Berezovskaya and Pervomaskaya, which together produce 700,000 tonnes of coal a year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 19, 2015 | 3:24 pm

Iron ore price: Closing marginal producers not enough

Next round of displacements will come from mines "that just 18 months ago could have been making $50/mt or more in cash margin" says new report.

Frik Els | January 16, 2015 | 12:13 am

Defending mineral tenure in Canada against foreign court orders

A mineral exploration company faced an unusual situation recently, when Ontario mining officials enforced foreign orders against mining claims for which the company had recorded its interest.

Norton Rose Fulbright | January 15, 2015 | 11:43 pm

These are the top 10 global mining trends for 2015

Price volatility, geopolitical turmoil, rising costs, declining grades and a general lack of financing will make of 2015 another challenging year for the sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2015 | 4:53 pm

Adani’s $15bn coal mine in Australia facing fresh legal challenges

An environmental group is attempting to radically change the way mining projects are assessed with a court case involving Adani's controversial coal mining complex in Queensland.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2015 | 11:48 am

‘Mick the Miner’ goes after Vale’s nickel assets

The 56 year old who built Xstrata into one of the world’s biggest mining firms and then sold it to Glencore, is tipped to be on the verge of landing his first big fish.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2015 | 11:00 am

CHARTS: Iron ore price won’t withstand 2015 supply flood

Dozens of mines closed last year but another 175 million tonnes will have to drop out to neutralize 2015 output growth, which unlike copper is de-risked.

Frik Els | January 9, 2015 | 12:41 am

African miners to increase spending in 2015: survey

The report, based on responses from 108 buyers and decision-makers across 100 mines in 16 African countries, shows most plan to acquire equipment and maintenance services.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2015 | 5:13 pm

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