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Australia’s growth prospects downgraded by IMF on commodities dependence

The International Monetary Fund's 2013 growth forecast for Australia has been moderately reduced due to the country's significant exposure to international commodities markets.

Marc Howe | October 8, 2012 | 11:07 pm

Kumba Iron declares force majeure in South Africa

The 40 million tonnes a year Sishen mine only has enough stockpiles for a week.

Frik Els | October 8, 2012 | 10:18 pm

Arrium spurned billion dollar bid on expectations of iron ore rebound

Aussie iron ore miner and steelmaker Arrium (ASX:ARI) has stated publicly that it spurned a $1 billion takeover bid from a Korean consortium due to expectations of a rebound in iron ore prices.

Marc Howe | October 8, 2012 | 1:44 am

Commodity stocks: improving returns with no extra volatility

The power of commodities enhances a portfolio

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | October 7, 2012 | 8:16 pm

China finds funding for iron ore junior in Labrador

Some businesses still believe the commodity supercycle is intact

Michael Allan McCrae | October 7, 2012 | 5:47 pm

Vale back to work at Carajás after blockade lifted

Vale was granted a preliminary environmental license for the new mine in June, but the $100 billion company has run into problems with the project before.

Frik Els | October 5, 2012 | 7:05 pm

New mining rules coming up for Canada’s northern Ontario already igniting debate

A new set of regulations for prospectors and mining companies working claims in Northern Ontario, Canada, which goes into effect Nov. 1, is already stirring some controversy as First Nations claim still allows claims anywhere companies want.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2012 | 6:28 pm

Kloppers offloads $5 million BHP stock. Don’t worry it’s just a tax thing

At the same time the 50-year-old boss of the world's number one miner also pocketed 300,000 BHP shares worth more than $10 million thanks to the company's employee share incentive scheme.

Frik Els | October 5, 2012 | 6:25 pm

Asteroid-mining firm hiring “space nuts” and interns

Google’s billionaire co-founders and filmmaker James Cameron’s owned asteroid-mining focused Planetary Resources is hiring interns for 2013.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2012 | 5:00 pm

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