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New study paints bleak picture for emerging iron ore producers

The Big Three's share of the seaborne trade has fallen back to 57%, but the trend will reverse as capital dries up for emerging producers.

Frik Els | November 14, 2012 | 10:58 pm

Anglo’s Minas Rio: the most expensive iron mine on the planet

Mining for $350 per tonne.

Frik Els | November 14, 2012 | 8:33 pm

Iron ore taps 4-month peak following temporary closure of Chinese mines

Shut down of mines prior to China's leadership transition leads to domestic output slump

Marc Howe | November 14, 2012 | 7:00 am

China shores up African mining interests via agressive expansion Down Under

Cathay Fortune and China-Africa Investment make hostile play for Discovery Metals' copper interests in Botswana

Marc Howe | November 14, 2012 | 3:35 am

SEC rules against resource firms over Dodd-Frank

Oil, gas and mining companies' request to have transparency rules put on hold under 2010 financial reform act has been rejected.

Frik Els | November 10, 2012 | 8:23 pm

South African report highlights Chinese labor abuses in the Sub-Sahara

A new report by Johannesburg-based South Africa Resource Watch (SARW) claims that China is exploiting cheap labor in the sub-Saharan nation and subjecting employees in the mining industry to harsh working conditions.

Marc Howe | November 9, 2012 | 3:17 am

Mitsubishi’s $6.7 billion Oakajee project scuppered by costs blowout and Chinese demurral

Mitsubishi's AUD$6.7 billion Oakajee port and rail project in Western Australia has been put on hold as the company cuts costs in the face of adverse economic conditions and struggles to obtain Chinese investment support.

Marc Howe | November 9, 2012 | 12:02 am

BHP is sticking to 37% iron ore output growth for 2014

As the iron ore price consolidates above $120 confidence is returning to the industry.

Frik Els | November 8, 2012 | 7:45 pm

Australian miners find new ways of getting buzzed

Australian miners in the western part of the country are allegedly turning to a new version of the synthetic drug known as Venom, which is made with chemicals imported from China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2012 | 3:42 pm

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