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Global mining sector on the way up, but recovery still slow

The industry’s aggregate market capitalization improved for the sixth month in a row in June, reaching $1.75 trillion, the highest level since January 2013.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 29, 2014 | 12:30 pm

Aussie miners see more doom and gloom ahead

Survey shows 9 out of ten Australian mining execs see few positives over next 12 months.

Frik Els | July 29, 2014 | 9:34 am

Australia’s newest and biggest coal mine gets federal approval

The controversial US$15bn Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Project is being developed by Indian conglomerate Adani Group.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 28, 2014 | 1:30 pm

Beny Steinmetz associate jailed over Guinea’s Simandou case

Frederic Cilins, a French businessman who worked as an intermediary for BSGR in Guinea, became the first person to receive a criminal sentence in a corruption investigation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 28, 2014 | 11:14 am

Industry experts discuss growing minerals demand in committee hearing

Better access to US minerals would encourage manufacturers to return.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 26, 2014 | 7:10 am

Rio Tinto planning Australia’s largest iron ore mine

The 70 million tonne-a-year project in the Pilbara is meant to replace other Yandicoogina’s areas that are running out of ore.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2014 | 4:13 pm

UN opens up more deep sea areas for mining, issues seven new licences

State-owned and private companies from the UK, Germany, India, Brazil, Singapore and Russia are among those to benefit from the seabed regulator’s decision.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2014 | 2:00 pm

BHP Billiton wants bigger share of the iron ore market

BHP’s major vote of confidence in iron ore proves the company trusts it can mine the bulk commodity for less than many rival producers, and thrive even in an environment of weakening prices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2014 | 10:00 am

Anglo American iron ore division earnings fall, but beat estimates

Anglo's unit Kumba plans to almost double production by 2030.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2014 | 7:04 pm

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Fortescue confirms bid for vast Simandou iron ore deposit

Fortescue, SMB-Winning go head-to-head to develop Guinea’s Simandou iron ore

Vale considers making low-emission iron if gas prices fall

Higher iron ore imports by India loom as mining leases expire

Vale expects to mostly finish paying for burst dam by 2021

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