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Vale iron ore chief abandons ship amid price crisis

The world's largest iron ore producer said the new division head will focus on increasing efficiencies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2014 | 3:11 pm

Rio Tinto, Sinosteel extend Australian iron ore joint venture

The partnership dates back to 1987, in the early stages of the development of the Chinese steel industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2014 | 11:45 am

BHP abandons Venus nickel project in Australia

The news comes barely a day after the miner announced it was scrapping the sale of its Nickel West division.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2014 | 3:37 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: a new vision for the mining company of the future

Mining companies today face a complexity of problems: spiraling costs, government intervention, deepening pits, lower ore grades, lack of community trust, and declining productivity are just some of the issues.

Visual Capitalist | November 13, 2014 | 10:51 pm

Iron ore price gains after summit

Chinese steel mills restart production but ore demand remains modest.

Frik Els | November 13, 2014 | 10:09 pm

Canadian miners performance down 15% in Q3 on falling metal prices

Decline was in line with S&P/TSX Composite index, which also plummeted 15% during the quarter.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 13, 2014 | 6:38 pm

CHART: Mining capital crisis continues

To keep the lights on 30% of juniors need to raise money within six months, 59% within a year new survey shows.

Frik Els | November 12, 2014 | 10:01 pm

For mining equipment markets worldwide: the worst may be over

After two and a half years in decline, the mining equipment market turned up slightly in the third quarter.

Parker Bay Mining | November 12, 2014 | 9:30 pm

Fortescue to BHP, Rio: Don’t hurt our relationship with China

Twiggy says BHP and Rio threaten Australia's relationship with Beijing by bankrupting Chinese iron ore producers. China's steelmakers may disagree.

Frik Els | November 12, 2014 | 7:42 pm

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