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CHART: BHP before and after spin-off

Bubble chart shows heavy reliance on iron ore and oil for revenues and profits post demerger.

Frik Els | September 25, 2014 | 12:01 am

Iron ore trade to grow 35% over five years

Top iron ore miner Vale expected claw back market share from Australian competitors thanks to its Serra Sul mine and use of Valemax mega-carriers.

Frik Els | September 24, 2014 | 5:58 pm

Valemax ban ‘effectively’ lifted

Mega-carriers docking in China will see Brazilian giant Vale double export volumes to China over the next five years.

Frik Els | September 24, 2014 | 5:25 pm

BHP to go ahead with London-listing of demerged $15bn firm

New company would still have its primary listing in Australia, with secondary listings in South Africa and the UK.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 5:12 pm

Uncovering Canada’s frozen assets

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the discovery of one of two ships that comprised Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition in 1845, which has revived interest in the metals wealth of the Arctic and its ownership.

SNL Metals & Mining | September 24, 2014 | 4:44 pm

China’s iron ore imports to fall in September — report

Shanghai Metals Market warns slim profits and continuous declines in steel prices have dampened Chinese mills’ appetite for iron ore.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 2:34 pm

Low metal prices put chill on global mineral exploration

Fresh data suggests it is still too early to celebrate a recovery in the sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 1:15 pm

Iron ore price below $80

Lowest since September 7 2009

Frik Els | September 23, 2014 | 9:19 pm

Iron ore eradicates gains to hit lowest level since 2009

Iron ore is the lifeblood of industrial development with China’s ‘build it and they will come’ policy driving prices to a high of over $180 per tonne in 2011. Flash forward and iron ore prices have slumped to break below $80 per tonne, the lowest level in 5-years.

Travis McPherson - CEO.ca | September 23, 2014 | 5:43 pm

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