Rio spending $4 billion on iron ore pipeline amid China demand

While coal sales have shown some signs of a rebound, low natural-gas prices continue to pressure the fossil fuel demand and pricing.

The miner said the move was driven by its revised pricing outlook and adverse market conditions.

Big three successfully defending their oligopoly says new report.

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

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

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

Australian winner of Booker Prize said the $80,000 award means he doesn't have to become a mine worker anymore.

The former Xstrata boss' new venture, X2 Resources, is "currently reviewing a number of opportunities in the metals and mining sector."

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