A consortium led by Anglo Australian mining major Rio Tinto is awaiting the conclusion of investment talks with Guinea’s government to push forward the development of the $10 billion-plus Simandou iron ore project.

Anglo-Australian mining majors BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto posted better-than-expected results for 2013, pleasantly surprising shareholders still reeling from last year's massive writedowns.

Elections in two key Southeast Asian countries have dampened steel demand and prices in recent weeks, despite the rising cost of iron ore.

Two of the world’s largest aluminium producers are teaming up with Apple and the governments of Canada and Quebec in a technology joint venture that could revolutionize the sector.

What does Barrick Gold, the world’s largest gold miner, have in common with Rio Tinto, the world’s second-largest iron ore producer? Quite a lot, as it became clear this week.

Certain steel mills in China have agreed to take contracted lump from BHP Billiton using a monthly pricing scheme, after failing to agree on a quarterly premium, sources told Steel First.

PCC BakkiSilicon will stop producing silicon at its smelter in Húsavík on the northern coast of Iceland this week due to the current soft market prices, a senior company official told Fastmarkets on Tuesday July 28.

The continued unpredictability of trade relations between China and the United States has made long-term planning harder for businesses, including mining companies.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday May 24.

Shares in EMED Mining jumped as much as 20% on Friday January 23 after a news bulletin on Spanish radio indicated that the company was about to receive final permitting to restart the Rio Tinto copper mine.