Miners' new bonanza set to continue in 2017
The mining giants are set to haul in a combined $36 billion for the December half, and the windfall won't end there.
Copper advances amid falling inventories
Copper prices rose as falling stocks and expectations of stronger demand in China persuaded buyers to return to the market.
Former Chinalco chief jailed 16 years for graft
A Chinese court has jailed Sun Zhaoxue, the former president of state-owned metals producer Chinalco for 16 years for graft
Thailand memo to Kingsgate: don't bother suing us over Chatree
Bangkok: Thailand's prime minister has warned Australian miner Kingsgate it would be a waste of time suing his military government over his order to shutdown the company's goldmine by December 31.
Gold extends run of weekly losses
Gold futures capped the longest run of weekly losses in 12 years as the case for higher US interest rates strengthens.
Iron ore spot rises, China steel futures dip
The spot price for seaborne iron ore rose in light trade on Friday ahead of the Christmas break.
Copper dips on Chinese demand doubts
Copper prices slipped on Friday as investors took profits on long positions ahead of the Christmas break.
Gina Rinehart loses costs case against journalist
A company owned by Australia's richest woman, Gina Rinehart, will have to pay the costs of a journalist who the billionaire tried to force into revealing her sources for a book about the family.
Iron ore tumbles as smog spurs caution
The price of iron ore fell for a fifth day, diving 3.8 per cent overnight, amid continuing concerns about smog.
Iron ore slips amid heavy smog
Chinese steel futures edged higher but gains were tepid as mills were ordered to cut output amid a blanket of heavy smog.
China is all that for metals
From a year of political upheaval the metals markets can draw one all-important lesson. It's still all about China.
Coal traders see rally's end
Coal's recovery was one of the biggest surprises in commodities this year, but it's all poised to end.
Mining giants turn to trading to boost profits
Every little helps as miners seek to boost profitabilty.
Tinkler bid to escape bankruptcy fails first hurdle
Nathan Tinkler's audacious bid to escape bankruptcy has fallen at the first hurdle after he failed to post the $1 million he proposed to settle debts of more than $550 million before a creditors' meeting on Wednesday.
Samarco restart moves a step closer as Vale allows use of its pit
Brazilian iron ore miner Vale said on Tuesday it signed a non-binding agreement with BHP Billiton to allow the use of its Timbopeba pit to deposit tailings from iron miner Samarco when that company restarts operations.
Iron ore slides amid profit taking
Iron ore extends losing streak as investors lock in gains from the year's searing rally.
Clive Palmer court grilling to resume in 2017
The public grilling of Clive Palmer over the collapse of Queensland Nickel will resume in the Brisbane Federal Court in February.
Rio Tinto's Simandou rival detained in Israel on bribe suspicion
Beny Steinmetz was detained in Israel on suspicion of bribing government officials in Guinea.
China iron ore tumbles on port stocks
Iron ore futures in China slumped as stocks of it at the country's ports rose to the most in more than two years.
Fortescue, Vale JV plans could fall over
Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals says its proposed joint venture with larger Brazilian rival Vale, for blending their iron ore at key Chinese ports, could fall over.
Thai economy could be biggest loser in shelving gold mining
When Thailand's junta leader-turned-prime minister used his absolute power to suspend gold mining – prompting an Australian miner's shares to plummet 19 per cent in a single day – he complicated efforts to attract foreign investors already spooked by military rule.
World's largest iron ore project hailed as sign of Brazil recovery
Vale SA is betting on the world's biggest iron ore project as a way to become more competitive with its largest rivals. For Brazil, the $US14 billion S11D mine is a rare bright spot amid the country's longest recession on record.
Hastie Services finance boss cooked the books
The former chief financial officer of Hastie Services, a subsidiary of collapsed engineering services group Hastie Group, is intending to plead guilty to three criminal charges.
Fortescue to repay another $1.4b of debt
Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group is cashing in on the strong run in prices in recent months with a further $1.4 billion repayment of its debt next week.
Thai gold mine closure sends 'horrendous' message, says Kingsgate chairman
Thailand's military ruler has used his sweeping powers to shut down the country's largest gold mine, part-owned by Australian company Kingsgate Consolidated.
Iron ore falls from multi-year highs
Iron ore retreated, shedding more than 5 per cent back below the $US80 a tonne mark, as volatility persists.
Nathan Tinkler’s plan to escape bankruptcy
Christmas will come four days early for Nathan TInkler if his offer to settle a $553 million bankruptcy for $700,000 is accepted by creditors on December 21.
BHP flags Samarco mine may restart in 2017
BHP has indicared a restart of the troubled Samarco iron ore mine in Brazil could occur in the year ahead at a reduced capacity, with applications already lodged to do so.
Morgan Stanley bearish on iron ore
Base metals win out over bulks as Morgan Stanley's top picks for next year on bets of rising demand from the US and China.
Goldman reverses course on copper
Goldman has turned from bearish to 'more' bullish as copper has defied its expectations.