October 9, 2012 BHP announces iron ore retrenchments on resource sector slowdown BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) has announced retrenchments for its iron ore operations due to tepid prices and rising costs.
October 8, 2012 Making up for lost time, Chinese traders send iron ore soaring 6% On Monday upbeat Chinese traders came back from a week-long break and chased the price of the commodity to $110.40.
October 8, 2012 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.
October 8, 2012 Kumba Iron declares force majeure in South Africa The 40 million tonnes a year Sishen mine only has enough stockpiles for a week.
October 8, 2012 BHP cuts iron ore jobs BHP Billiton's efforts to control costs in the face of weaker demand for key industrial commodities has shifted to cutting jobs at its Australian iron ore operations, the biggest driver…
October 8, 2012 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…
October 7, 2012 Commodity stocks: improving returns with no extra volatility The power of commodities enhances a portfolio
October 7, 2012 China finds funding for iron ore junior in Labrador Some businesses still believe the commodity supercycle is intact
October 5, 2012 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.
October 5, 2012 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…
Italy seeks over $8 billion in damages from ArcelorMittal over ILVA steelworks, FT reports Acciaierie d'Italia has sued over alleged mismanagement of the steelworks. January 12, 2026 | 01:23 pm
