Iron ore and coal producer Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. said Tuesday its first-quarter profit fell 49 percent as higher expenses and a one-time charge offset record revenue.

Rio Tinto has suffered a setback in trying to block access to its rail network by FMG .

SEMAFO today announced that the Mana mine in Burkina Faso produced 4,300 ounces of gold in April, therefore achieving its production target.

For the fourth year in a row, a Vale Inco mining operation has been recognized as the safest in Canada.