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Shale gas revolution unlikely to go global any time soon: BHP’s MacKenzie

The world’s No.1 mining company's CEO believes coal will remain the main source of affordable energy for growing economies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2014 | 12:25 pm

Mexican police seize 119,000 tonnes of iron ore mined by drug lords

In massive raid at one of the country’s main ports.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2014 | 6:10 pm

Iron ore price hits fresh 8-month low

Iron ore price weakness continues as Beijing cracks down on polluting steel plants and stockpiles jump again.

Frik Els | March 3, 2014 | 9:07 pm

Australia’s high-costs jeopardizing its mining, energy growth

Companies want to bring more foreign workers as a way to lower production costs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2014 | 5:22 pm

Alberta most attractive mining destination in Canada, third worldwide

Other two Canadian jurisdictions —New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador— also made it to the top 10 worldwide. Kyrgyzstan and Venezuela, named the two countries mining enthusiasts should stay away from.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2014 | 12:29 pm

Norway reconsiders its mining investments

The country's sovereign wealth fund will dump some mining companies due to environmental concerns.

Ana Komnenic | February 28, 2014 | 6:33 pm

Iron ore price drops again as yuan slides

Steelmaking raw-material close to 8-month low as currency of top ore importer China is pushed down by central bank, boosting domestic producers.

Frik Els | February 26, 2014 | 9:00 pm

Valemax China logistics ‘settled’ with Malaysia hub, floating stations

Number one iron ore producer, Vale says first of its giant carriers will dock at its new Malaysian transshipment hub next month.

Frik Els | February 26, 2014 | 7:28 pm

French institutions to pump billions into Senegal’s economy

The funds will be used to develop a variety of industries including the mining sector.

Ana Komnenic | February 26, 2014 | 6:44 pm

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