The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday April 19.

The new London Metal Exchange cash-settled alumina contract will help the exchange to retain its top spot as the global reference for the aluminium industry, according to LME business development analyst Antonio Masiero.

BHP Billiton ceo Andrew Mackenzie reaffirmed the company’s stance on iron ore production, saying low prices should not come as a surprise in the commodities industry.

China's imported iron ore prices rose by $5 this week, supported by a bullish outlook.

Metal Bulletin has been clearing out its cupboards ahead of a move down the road and, in true mining style, we’ve dug up some real treats.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia, bringing the latest news and pricing stories on Friday February 23.

Brazilian miner Vale’s upgrade of Mozambique’s Sena rail line, which transports coking coal from its Moatize project in Tete province to the port of Beira, has been delayed until the end of 2012.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday January 11.

Miners with operations in Australia welcomed the repeal of its carbon tax, underlining how companies in the country had been put at a disadvantage to competitors as a result of it previously.

Brazilian miner Vale’s upgrade of Mozambique’s Sena rail line, which transports coking coal from its Moatize project in Tete province to the port of Beira, has been delayed until the end of 2012.