Brazilian mine tragedy will not be the last tailings dam disaster

US shale gas and Canadian potash.

With iron ore freight rates soaring, lifting the ban on Vale's mega-carriers could be a game changer.

Unlike his peers, the company’s chief executive Ivan Glasenberg, is not afraid of betting on Africa’s largest economy.

"If there were UN observers here this would be regarded as an unfair election.''

China will fund South Sudan's first geological survey.

Freight rates for iron-ore carrying vessels are up an astonishing 67% since end of August.

Demand in China is surging, but India is desperate for foreign currency and could start dumping ore on the spot market.

Investors want more returns, less project spending.

CVM is is investigating whether Batista and five other executives of the petroleum firm broke market rules regulating the disclosure of information.