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Of the 70 pirate attacks so far this year, 53 have been in the waters off Southeast Asia and West Africa and some 50 crew remain in captivity.

Frik Els | April 10, 2014 | 5:44 pm

Iron ore is honing in on the $120 a tonne-level, long considered an industry price floor.

Frik Els | April 9, 2014 | 10:21 pm

Brazilian giant acquired the interest in Simandou from diamond tycoon Beny Steinmetz's mining arm BSGR for $2.5 billion in 2010.

Frik Els | April 9, 2014 | 4:35 pm

The stock fell almost 26% in Sydney after the company announced it expects be suspended from trading later this month.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 9, 2014 | 3:05 pm

Iron ore is up 12% from lows sparked by panicked selling from Chinese traders and mills using stockpiles for trade credit.

Frik Els | April 8, 2014 | 7:51 pm

A diversified selection of commodity stocks is key.

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | April 6, 2014 | 1:07 am

Brazilian iron ore giant Vale has removed its six international employees and put its local workers on leave.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2014 | 3:03 pm

Don't hold your breath.

Frik Els | April 1, 2014 | 9:16 pm

Especially the mooted $19 billion valuation.

Frik Els | April 1, 2014 | 6:03 pm

South African miners to deliver tax windfall after metals rally