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Vale keeps feeding iron ore glut, but misses estimate

The surprise quarterly output decline offers some relief from a global glut of the steel-making ingredient that’s killing smaller competitors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2016 | 4:52 am

South32 in talks with Anglo American to buy manganese unit

The spin-out from BHP Billiton says it is willing to take on the manganese ore venture if the price is right.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2016 | 3:21 am

These are the assets Anglo American is kicking to the curb

The miner is completely exiting coal and selling several assets, to focus only on copper, diamonds and platinum.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2016 | 2:43 am

Argentina’s new government scraps mining taxes

President Mauricio Macri has revoked a 5% tax imposed by the previous administration on mining companies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2016 | 10:05 am

Brazilian court blocks assets of Vale and BHP worth $120 million

The ruling seeks to ensure payment of damages related to a deadly dam rupture at a jointly owned iron ore mine in early November.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2016 | 7:40 am

X2 in the running for Brazilian niobium – report

Anglo hopes to get $1 billion bids for its niobium and phosphate assets next week

Frik Els | February 11, 2016 | 4:06 pm

Rio Tinto swings to loss, blames metal prices slump

The world’s second biggest mining company has scrapped its dividend policy as a result.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2016 | 1:48 am

Tahoe may go after Goldcorp’s assets in Ontario — report

Tahoe Resources' founder and executive chair Kevin McArthur said the operations present "nice synergies".

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 10, 2016 | 8:50 am

Colombia bans mining in country’s vast moorlands

Mining in the area of the Andes mountains right above the continuous tree line had been prohibited since 2011, but concessions granted before such ban had continued to date.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 9, 2016 | 5:44 am

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