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Dr Caterpillar’s chart says the global economy is going to get much sicker. And soon

But management of the equipment behemoth has stuck to their forecasts for a record-breaking year.

Frik Els | June 25, 2012 | 11:22 pm

Chinese burn fingers in the Pilbara

“This is no longer about commercial goals. It is about Chinese machismo. They have plonked down too much money to pull out now.”

Frik Els | June 25, 2012 | 10:03 pm

Fortescue takes the Federal Government to court

Fortescue Metals has lodged a challenge in the High Court of Australia against the Federal Government's Minerals Resource Rent Tax on constitutional grounds.

Joshua Zapf | June 22, 2012 | 5:29 pm

Billions wiped off metal stocks after China, EU and US deliver economic shocks

The mining sector's bellwether companies were all beaten down on Thursday as the price of metals and minerals continued to slide and economic indicators from across the globe painted a bleak picture for the mining industry.

Frik Els | June 21, 2012 | 9:20 pm

Iron ore hits 5-week high as China continues to forge steel near record pace

The performance of iron ore is in stark contrast to other commodities including copper which has shed 4% over the last two days and crude oil which touched a 52-week low of under $78 a barrel today.

Frik Els | June 21, 2012 | 7:05 pm

Xstrata to pay $342 million to execs after Glencore merger triggers ‘red-top alert’

The unusual alert, considered the Association of British Insurer's most serious warning, indicates a breach in corporate governance.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 21, 2012 | 12:24 am

When being the richest miner is not enough: become the largest holder of mineral rights in Brazil

The world’s richest mining entrepreneur and wealthiest man in Brazil, Eike Batista, is now also the largest holder of mineral rights in the South American iron ore-rich area of Mato Grosso do Sul, with 9,362.98 hectares under his control.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2012 | 4:25 pm

Brazil’s rejects iron tax but that isn’t the problem

Brazil's lower house mining and energy commission has rejected 10% export tax on all iron ore exported by local miners, but Standard & Poor warns permitting and infrastructure issues are threatening the country’ iron ore expansions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2012 | 3:12 pm

Rio Tinto breaks the piggy: $4.2 billion investment to boost its iron ore business

Giant miner Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) continues to build its reputation as the most bullish of the major mining companies after it announced today it will spend $4.2 billion on top-tier iron ore projects.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2012 | 2:00 pm

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BHP secures iron mining rights in Australia’s Pilbara for another century

South Africa mines minister delays finalisation of draft mining charter

Thyssenkrupp CEO asks to step down, board to meet on Friday

Iron ore slides to seven-month low as trade war fears mount

Steel making raw materials hit multi-week lows in China on trade woes

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