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Iron ore red alert: China’s steel output could shrink for the first time in 31 years

Given Chinese officials' penchant for painting rosy economic pictures, it is something of a big deal when a state-backed institution such as the China Iron and Steel Association makes such a bearish call.

Frik Els | August 20, 2012 | 12:10 am

Glasenberg won’t budge on Xstrata

Glasenberg’s determination to continue with the offer as originally planned comes amid growing signs that Xstrata is more confident of its position on a stand-alone basis.

Frik Els | August 19, 2012 | 12:37 am

First Karnataka iron ore mine restarts, but export ban stays

The restart of iron ore mining in Karnataka amid multi-year low prices for the commodity is not seen to impact the global seaborne trade in the near-term.

Frik Els | August 19, 2012 | 12:02 am

Exclusive Analysis: Platinum violence could spread to South Africa’s coal, iron mines – gold safe for now

More than just rivalry between unions, the platinum mine violence in South Africa has implications for the ruling ANC alliance.

Frik Els | August 18, 2012 | 10:19 pm

All-aluminum Range Rover is 926 lbs lighter

All-aluminum uni-body cars are starting to go mainstream.

Michael Allan McCrae | August 17, 2012 | 8:50 pm

Iron ore testing $110 support as Chinese steel contracts drop to record low

Iron ore has only enjoyed three up days over the last six weeks of trading.

Frik Els | August 17, 2012 | 7:04 pm

China’s expansion a risk for Western mining interests in Africa

China's rapid expansion in the African continent brings both risk and peril to Western mining companies operating in the region.

Marc Howe | August 16, 2012 | 12:15 am

China’s ‘golden years’ over says Vale

"We are not going to see the spectacular growth rates of 10, 12 percent per year."

Frik Els | August 15, 2012 | 8:51 pm

Faith in BHP’s Outer Harbour fading fast

New doubts have emerged over world number one miner BHP Billiton's (LON/ASX/NYSE:BHP) $20 billion outer-harbour project at Port Hedland, Australia, with big names such as JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank saying they expect it to be axed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2012 | 2:46 pm

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