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Mining has nothing to fear from Fed rate hikes

Study shows commodities have been the best performing asset class during Fed rating hike cycles since 1983 with average returns for industrial metals 44%

Frik Els | August 25, 2016 | 2:58 pm

Glencore posts worst half-yearly profit since listing in London

Despite a rebound in commodity prices and successful costs cuts, Glencore remained in the red in the six months to end-June.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 24, 2016 | 3:45 am

Here’s what Canada needs to regain leadership in mineral exploration and mining

Mineral and mining industry highlights top priorities at Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference.

MINING.com Editor | August 22, 2016 | 9:30 am

These are Canada’s priorities when it comes to environmental assessment reviews

Between September and January, a federal panel will review how Canada handles environmental assessments for major resources projects and provide suggestions.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 17, 2016 | 7:46 am

BHP may mothball $2.6 billion Jansen potash project if prices remain weak

The company, however, said it continues looking for a partner to take the venture off the ground.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2016 | 10:50 am

World’s No. 1 miner BHP Billiton posts $6.4bn annual loss — its worst-ever

Not even counting the $7.7 billion in write-downs and charges, BHP’s underlying profit dropped by a painful 81% to $1.2 billion for the year to June.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2016 | 4:15 am

It’s not just oil – Canada’s potash industry is going through its own bust

A wave of overbuilding and production increases in recent years — spurred by a spike in crop prices and a perceived demand that didn't quite materialize — have left the market flooded with supply.

Canadian Press | August 15, 2016 | 12:26 am