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BHP’s Mackenzie vows ‘substantial’ cash returns to shareholders by June

The only stumbling block is the firm's $27bn net debt, which BHP expects to drop below $25bn in three months, removing the final hurdle.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2014 | 6:00 pm

Rio Tinto to pay an extra $75 million in taxes on new rulings

The miner is warning the multitude of new legislation could send compliance costs soaring by tens of millions of dollars for global companies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2014 | 3:15 pm

India’s Goa freezes third phase of iron ore e-auction

Due to slump on prices for the steel-making material.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2014 | 1:56 pm

Rio Tinto’s Sam Walsh scores $9m after pay increase in first year

The figure includes salary, a cash bonus, shares and other benefits for the man who was able to take Rio Tinto from a US$3 billion loss to a US$3.7 billion profit in a year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 14, 2014 | 2:46 pm

Iron ore price stages huge comeback

Price of the steelmaking raw material up 6.5% since Monday.

Frik Els | March 13, 2014 | 8:21 pm

Report: BSGR, Vale should be stripped of Simandou rights

Guinean panel says rights to rich iron ore deposit were obtained through corruption.

Frik Els | March 11, 2014 | 7:47 pm

Iron ore price stabilizes: BHP, Rio, analysts say fall ‘temporary’

Australian giants and JP Morgan research see more volatility ahead but say long term iron ore fundamentals remain strong.

Frik Els | March 11, 2014 | 5:58 pm

Suncoke is leaving the coal business

A shift to a limited partnership for tax advantages.

Michael Allan McCrae | March 11, 2014 | 4:07 pm

Paul Adams: Investor-friendly Australian projects around the world

Rather than shoot for the stars, Paul Adams of DJ Carmichael argues that junior miners should focus on more modest projects best suited to maximizing shareholder value.

The Mining Report | March 11, 2014 | 3:43 pm

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