Latin America gets its first diamond exchange The bourse is expected to grow the $8 billion fine jewellery retail business in Latin America to more than $10 billion in the next two years. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 20, 2014 | 11:03 am
Chinese demand for Australian commodities not about to ‘decline drastically’ – Fitch But China's incremental demand for commodities may have peaked. Ana Komnenic | March 19, 2014 | 10:26 pm
JPMorgan gets $3.5bn after Mercuria buys its commodities unit Deal places European trader among world’s top commodity titans. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 19, 2014 | 7:02 pm
MMG confirms negotiations with Glencore over Las Bambas; no guarantee of agreement This is the first statement in which MMG has confirmed its intention to buy Las Bambas. Ana Komnenic | March 19, 2014 | 5:56 pm
Dr. Copper can’t find a cure for ongoing Chinese flu Futures for May delivery fell on New York to a session low of $2.931 a pound, the weakest level since March 17. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 19, 2014 | 11:34 am
MMG in halt on possible deal with Glencore Xstrata over Las Bambas Las Bambas copper mine, located in Peru, is expected to fetch between $5 and $6 billion. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2014 | 6:06 pm
Antofagasta hit by copper slump, will pay big dividend regardless The London-listed copper miner will pay its shareholders a dividend equivalent to 142% of its full year earnings. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2014 | 11:00 am
BHP’s Mackenzie vows ‘substantial’ cash returns to shareholders by June The only stumbling block is the firm's $27bn net debt, which BHP expects to drop below $25bn in three months, removing the final hurdle. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2014 | 6:00 pm
Five major copper mines to begin operations in Peru by 2016 Combined estimate investment exceeds $13 billion, says the government. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2014 | 5:00 pm
