October 15, 2014 Mick Davis has now almost $5 billion to build new mining empire The former Xstrata boss' new venture, X2 Resources, is "currently reviewing a number of opportunities in the metals and mining sector."
October 15, 2014 Australia, Brazil to control 90% of global iron ore trade by 2020 Despite iron ore prices touching rock bottom, the top three producers have no plans to slowdown production. Quite the contrary.
October 15, 2014 Batteries leave lithium hydroxide facing tight supply 2015 could see a battery surge as lithium hydroxide faces a shortage on strong global demand, says Benchmark
October 10, 2014 Valemax finally allowed at Chinese port The mega-ship Shandong Da Ren docked at Dongjiakou port in Qingdao, eastern China, on Oct. 2.
October 9, 2014 Glencore considered Australia listing: report The commodities trader and miner explored a stock-exchange listing Down Under.
October 9, 2014 Costs of Mexico copper mine spill climbs to almost $140 million Figure is based on preliminary assessments of the damage caused to water, flora, fauna, and wildlife, as well as official information on water quality.
October 9, 2014 Iron ore war: Rio Tinto ‘not standing still’ over BHP’s production boost The head of the iron ore division, Andrew Harding, defens Rio's own plans to ramp up ore production.
October 8, 2014 Cutifani says tough decisions needed to restore credibility Anglo's chief warned the company plans to take severe measures over the next two years.
October 8, 2014 Glencore doesn’t give up on Rio Tinto, seeks to create largest mining company It’s good to be Ivan Glasenberg’s neighbour.
October 8, 2014 Chile to loosen major miners’ grip on idle land Chile’s government will seek talks with large-scale mining companies to make more land available for smaller mineral explorers as it seeks to expand the copper industry, the world’s largest.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
