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There’s something happening here

The leading edge is starting to arrive.

Eric Coffin of HRA Advisories | July 9, 2014 | 10:06 am

BHP hikes iron-ore supply to oust China rivals

Production ramp-up comes despite price plunge earlier this year.

Jeffrey Richmond | July 4, 2014 | 7:54 pm

BHP may cut more iron-ore jobs

Firm says no connection with iron-ore price.

Jeffrey Richmond | July 2, 2014 | 5:50 pm

Labrador Iron Mines halts operations on weak ore prices, high costs

The firm said it has already put in place savings initiatives in various areas including mining equipment rates, rail car leasing rates and corporate and administration costs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 2, 2014 | 4:43 pm

Australia losing 75,000 mining jobs in next two years

Cuts will occur because the sector is switching from the job-heavy construction stage to the operational phase, which requires fewer workers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 2, 2014 | 11:00 am

Vale may leave ICMM over Rio Tinto lawsuit: WSJ

Bad blood over Simandou.

Michael Allan McCrae | July 1, 2014 | 5:22 pm

Australia billionaire mutual admiration society reaches new heights

Mining innovation. What could be controversial about that?

Frik Els | June 30, 2014 | 10:41 pm

Iron ore price: It’s all about grade now

Domestic supply can't be cut much further and Chinese steelmakers are demanding deeper discounts for lower grade imports.

Frik Els | June 30, 2014 | 8:44 pm

Rio Tinto ‘happy’ with iron ore exposure, bullish on China

Diversifying the business away from iron ore is not in Rio Tinto's cards.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 30, 2014 | 3:31 pm

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