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BHP Billiton hits seven-year low in wake of Brazil disaster

Analysts estimate the accident is likely to keep the the Samarco iron ore mine shut until financial 2019, with clean-up costs exceeding US$1 billion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2015 | 5:25 am

Even iron ore lump prices are being crushed

Premiums for lump ore which let steelmakers lower pollution and cut costs have shrunk from $20 to just $3 a tonne.

Frik Els | November 5, 2015 | 10:31 am

Iron ore price drop near record low ‘self imposed’

Cliffs CEO heaps scorn on Rio Tinto and BHP living in "an imaginary world" as iron ore falls to second lowest spot price on record.

Frik Els | November 4, 2015 | 1:04 pm

Glencore shares soar on faster than expected debt reduction

The stock ignored news from Zambia where President Edgar Lungu said he would not allow the firm to lay off workers at its Mopani Copper Mine, as it mothballs it for 18 months.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 4, 2015 | 3:16 am

Australia’s junior sector turns to crowdfunding

The growing practice consists on soliciting small amounts of money from a large number of people in order to fund a project or venture.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2015 | 5:51 am

Future of BHP coal mines in Indonesia hinging on mining rules revision

The country's government is in the midst of reviewing its mining legislation, particularly mandatory divestment rules and contract extensions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2015 | 10:05 am

This interactive timeline will teach you all about diamond mining

It all began about 900 million years ago.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2015 | 7:15 am

Mining industry value drops below one trillion dollars

In 2011, during the peak of the so-called “mining boom”, the sector was worth nearly US$2.5 trillion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2015 | 4:44 am

Newmont slashes costs, mines 16% more gold

Also approves expansion of Tanami mine in Australia.

Frik Els | October 28, 2015 | 2:36 pm

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