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Rio Tinto claims it will ‘thrive’ on lower iron ore prices

The miner defended his decision to boost production, which has led to sinking prices and threatens to put some competitors out of business.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2015 | 3:11 am

Iron ore price back below $50 after Chinese property shock

GDP slowdown was expected but China's property sector, responsible for half of steel demand, is in a tailspin as Q1 unsold inventory rises 24%.

Frik Els | April 15, 2015 | 11:32 am

Canadian wins right to sue Silvercorp over ‘false imprisonment’ in China

After a B.C. court rejected a bid by the miner to have Kun Huang’s allegations thrown out.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2015 | 10:28 am

Rare earth price rally evaporates

Beijing ups production limits for 2015 by 12% to 52,500 tonnes after exports bounce back, pulling the plug on a brief rally in rare earth prices.

Frik Els | April 13, 2015 | 12:49 pm

Expect talent-driven mining M&A: Headhunter

Today Andrew’s talking about the ebbs and flows of his MRG business. He tells me President and CEO searches are not where he’s making his money these days, it’s the operations roles.

CEO.CA | April 13, 2015 | 11:09 am

Iron ore price surges on Chinese import growth

Up 3.2% on Monday after commodity trade data surprise.

Frik Els | April 13, 2015 | 10:06 am

Signs of life for mining M&A

Mining transactions almost doubled last year and the trend is likely to stretch over 2015, as lower commodity prices are making some unprofitable.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2015 | 7:00 am

Australia treasurer vows to block Glencore-Rio Tinto merger

This wouldn’t be the first time Hockey hinders a major corporate deal in Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2015 | 3:17 am

A voyage to Baotou: world’s biggest supplier of rare earth minerals

"Hell on earth."

Michael Allan McCrae | April 6, 2015 | 5:55 am

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