Vale's net slips on currency, costs
Vale, the world's largest producer of iron ore, was crimped by a weaker currency and higher output costs in its latest quarter.
Goldman turns bullish on iron ore
Goldman Sachs boosted its iron ore forecast for the next three months to $US70 a tonne, from $US55.
Tin rises on smelter shutdown reports
Tin hit its highest price in six months on reports of smelter shutdowns in China, the world's largest tin producer.
Weak LNG market bolsters Australia
Australia is forecast to strengthen its position near the top of the LNG export ladder as low prices deter more new projects.
Kumba Iron Ore sees price retreat
Kumba Iron Ore chief Themba Mkhwanazi expects iron ore to fall back to $US55-$US60 a tonne in the second half.
Red metal is red hot
Copper surged, lifting shares of producers including Glencore, on bets that demand in China will fuel a global shortage.
China steel futures extend rally
China's steel rebar futures climbed for a third session as the crackdown on low-tech steel furnaces accelerated.
Power shift on gas puts industry on edge
Gas exporters on the east coast are expecting no let-up in pressure from government to make more supply available to local buyers.
Oil rallies on US shale bets
Oil rose 3.3 per cent to the highest close in more than a month amid signs US shale drilling may have peaked.
Brazil hikes iron ore royalties
Brazil unveiled sweeping changes to its mining code, boosting royalties in the latest move to reduce a budget deficit.
