Hidden zinc stocks in Spain fuel shortages, price rally

The mega-ship Shandong Da Ren docked at Dongjiakou port in Qingdao, eastern China, on Oct. 2.

The head of the iron ore division, Andrew Harding, defens Rio's own plans to ramp up ore production.

Anglo's chief warned the company plans to take severe measures over the next two years.

But with BHP Billiton's announced production boost the port is likely to recover quickly.

While BHP gets ready to further expand iron ore output, Glencore's Glasenberg warns the move will make investing in African iron ore a less appealing prospect.

The country continues to battle chronic power shortages that are crippling its growth.

The polar class vessel is loaded with a cargo of nickel concentrate from Nunavik’s Deception Bay destined for the port of Bayuquan, northern China.

At the 2014 Hong Kong Gem & Jewellery Fair.

The company was granted final permits for its long-delayed and three times more expensive than originally expected Minas Rio iron ore project.