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Copper price below $3 as mines add a million tonnes

Copper price sinks to 10-month low after new report says mine capacity representing 6% of current production will come on stream over the next six months.

Frik Els | October 16, 2014 | 10:51 pm

New projects need $90-$100 iron ore – UBS

Big three successfully defending their oligopoly says new report.

Frik Els | October 16, 2014 | 8:26 pm

Ebola strikes down West African iron ore company

Bankrupt London Mining's Marampa mine in Sierra Leone hit by iron ore price falls, slow ramp up and viral outbreak.

Frik Els | October 16, 2014 | 7:43 pm

Iron ore price crushed again

Those calling a market bottom after Monday's surge and Chinese import gains may have been premature.

Frik Els | October 16, 2014 | 7:33 pm

BHP bows to pressure, to list spinoff in London

The mining giant has made a sharp U-turn on its initial decision to snub a London listing for its $17 billion spinoff.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 16, 2014 | 10:35 am

BlackRock blames Ebola for London Mining mess

And the rapid fall in the iron ore price, the Sierra Leone miner's dispute with Glencore and the slow rampup. But especially Ebola.

Frik Els | October 15, 2014 | 7:04 pm

China’s inland mills could be in market for 300mt seaborne iron ore

New research shows inland Chinese steel mills pay a 35% premium over seaborne benchmark with 210mt of steel capacity potentially looking for alternatives.

Frik Els | October 15, 2014 | 6:42 pm

Mines back up and running and commencing with stock clean up

With mines back in operation and some already up to full production, various companies such as Impala Platinum, Diesel Power and Sibanye Gold will be taking to market a variety of redundant and surplus plant and equipment via an online auction.

Clear Asset | October 15, 2014 | 4:42 pm

Australia, Brazil to control 90% of global iron ore trade by 2020

Despite iron ore prices touching rock bottom, the top three producers have no plans to slowdown production. Quite the contrary.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2014 | 11:46 am

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