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CHART: BHP before and after spin-off

Bubble chart shows heavy reliance on iron ore and oil for revenues and profits post demerger.

Frik Els | September 25, 2014 | 12:01 am

Iron ore trade to grow 35% over five years

Top iron ore miner Vale expected claw back market share from Australian competitors thanks to its Serra Sul mine and use of Valemax mega-carriers.

Frik Els | September 24, 2014 | 5:58 pm

Valemax ban ‘effectively’ lifted

Mega-carriers docking in China will see Brazilian giant Vale double export volumes to China over the next five years.

Frik Els | September 24, 2014 | 5:25 pm

China’s iron ore imports to fall in September — report

Shanghai Metals Market warns slim profits and continuous declines in steel prices have dampened Chinese mills’ appetite for iron ore.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 2:34 pm

New toxic spill reported at Mexican copper mine

So far Grupo Mexico has been charged with more than $3 million in fines, and could face more.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2014 | 2:06 pm

Thousands of workers begin strike at world’s biggest copper mine

Close to 2,800 miners at Chile's Escondida mine, jointly owned by BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto, did not show up for work Monday morning, iddling a 1.2 million tonnes a year operation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2014 | 11:15 am

What will Ivan buy next? Take 2

"All that's required is to hand the world’s best mining assets to the world’s best management."

Frik Els | September 18, 2014 | 7:57 pm

Illegal mining in Latin America

Bonanza, a tropical town in north-eastern Nicaragua, has attracted gold miners since 1880. Still true to its name, it yields over a thousand kilos of the metal every year. But it is a dangerous place.

The Economist | September 18, 2014 | 4:45 pm

Iron ore rally turning into dead cat bounce

After 4% surge on Monday, benchmark prices resume slide.

Frik Els | September 16, 2014 | 8:19 pm

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Hudbay Minerals swings to loss, halts Peru guidance

Gold, silver race higher on fear of second virus wave

Vale operating license suspended in Brumadinho

Santacruz Silver to resume operations at Zimapan mine

Mining in Mexico to restart next week

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