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Copper price: Lower for longer

Study shows copper price fall matches previous down-cycles going back to 1975, but expect a long painful slog before a sustained recovery.

Frik Els | November 24, 2015 | 11:50 pm

Iron ore price hits record low

Chorus predicting iron ore in the $30s before the end of the year grow louder as Chinese buying dries up.

Frik Els | November 24, 2015 | 11:21 am

BHP hits fresh 7-year low as mud from Brazil disaster reaches Atlantic Ocean

The news came as the price of iron ore continues its month-long retreat, diving to a fresh 10-year low Tuesday to $43.69, according to The Metal Bulletin index.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2015 | 6:12 am

Most copper producers in Chile barely breaking even — mining group

The ongoing slump in copper prices spells trouble for Chile's mining industry, where most medium-sized producers are already unable to make a profit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2015 | 3:53 am

Goldman: Iron ore price to decline next two years

"Prices must overshoot relative to marginal production costs in order to trigger mine closures on a sufficient scale."

Frik Els | November 20, 2015 | 1:58 pm

Gold Fields deciding Ghana’s mine fate, as bullion prices dive

Its Damang mine in Ghana is struggling with current gold prices, the firm said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 19, 2015 | 3:50 am

Iron ore price craters

“The floor of this market is in the hands of the top five mining companies."

Frik Els | November 17, 2015 | 11:07 am

Cliffs to halt operations at Minnesota iron ore mine

The move will help the cash-strapped coal and iron ore miner to continue operating for the short term.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2015 | 8:18 am

Brazil mine accident puts tailings ponds safety back in the hot spot

Until early November, the failure at the Canadian Mount Polley copper mine had been the worst such breach in recent years.

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | November 17, 2015 | 6:27 am

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