Dam collapse – chronicle of disaster foretold: Balance of powerVale dam collapse highlights a mix of failed government oversight and laws that favor mining interests over public safety.Bloomberg News | January 31, 2019 | 11:44 am
Miners BHP, Rio urge permanent voice for First Nations in Australia’s parliament"A First Nations' voice to parliament is a meaningful step…Reuters | January 31, 2019 | 11:21 am
Brazilian prosecutors freeze over $219m of Vale’s assetsFunds expected to be used as compensation for the victims…Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2019 | 9:48 am
India becomes net importer as punitive iron ore export tax is extended From 120m tonnes to less than zero in four years. Frik Els | February 28, 2013 | 8:00 pm
Brazil’s Vale reports first loss in a decade, takes $5.7bn write-down It became the latest large miner to write down assets in the face of falling commodity prices. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 28, 2013 | 1:28 pm
Iron ore billionaire floats plans to rebuild the Titanic Australian mining tycoon Clive Palmer expects Titanic II to be ready for its inaugural voyage by 2016. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 27, 2013 | 4:19 pm
Australia’s iron ore core escapes Cyclone Rusty Rusty had been predicted to strike the Pilbara region's Port Hedland iron ore port, but instead touched down in the nearby town of Pardoo. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 27, 2013 | 1:35 pm
BHP hits a $4 billion nickel jackpot The discovery of the Venus deposit could reshape the future profitability and direction of BHP's struggling Nickel West business. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 26, 2013 | 2:50 pm
Rio’s Walsh feeling the pressure: S&P downgrades miner rate outlook over rising debt The announcement pushes Rio's new CEO Sam Walsh to deliver on his promise of vast operating cost cuts, asset sales and reduced capital expenditure ahead of a possible collapse in iron ore prices. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 26, 2013 | 1:48 pm
Iron ore price falls again as Chinese stockpiles reverse downward trend Cyclone Rusty's supply disruptions not affecting market. Frik Els | February 25, 2013 | 11:11 pm
Spotting the miners that can survive: Eric Coffin In order to make wise investment decisions, gold investors must coldly assess economic realities. The Gold Report | February 25, 2013 | 3:45 pm