At a time when it is seeking to exit its thermal coal and some of its LNG interests, BHP is increasing its bet on the future of oil, paying $700 million to lift its stake in a large oil and gas field in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Iron ore exports to China recovered in August, but were still far short of the record 46.2 million tonnes shipped from Port Hedland in June, the Pilbara Ports Authority reported on Tuesday.
Read MoreBHP has trimmed its sales heading into 2020-21 thanks to the weak global economy, uncertain recovery, the continuing blight of COVID-19 and a restructuring of its minerals portfolio to be done.
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July’s slump in Australian iron ore exports to China from the world’s largest export port at Port Hedland has passed without too much comment, so was it a one-off or was it something deeper?
Read MoreAfter a solid (if expected) end to FY20, FY21 guidance across most divisions was lower than expected by Credit Suisse. For some cases like petroleum and met coal, this can be explained by a tough market backdrop, explains the broker.
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BHP has reported its biggest-ever quarterly output of iron ore from its Western Australian mines, but while its copper business was ok, the oil and gas division fell short of expectations thanks to the impact of coronavirus pandemic cutting demand.
Read MoreIn what is now probably the largest single portfolio investment in an Australian company, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has emerged as the owner of 5.1% of BHP Plc’s shares.
Read MoreIron ore exports hit record levels in the June quarter and in the year to June, according to figures from the Pilbara Ports Authority. That performance helped total iron ore exports for the year to June from the two major ports – Port Hedland and Dampier jump 3% to a record 717.3 million tonnes.
Read MoreThe gradual recovery in global economies coupled with curtailed supply are likely to be supportive of Australia’s iron ore prices in the coming months, writes Luke Smith, Portfolio Manager for Ausbil Investment Management.
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As we move toward the close of a stunning financial year (for most companies), the sharemarket is bracing for a shocking reporting season. James Dunn takes a closer look at what we can expect.
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The steel-making ingredient that burst out of the blocks with the onset of the China boom during the early 2000s, has defied the sceptics and generated an earnings bonanza for the mining heavyweights that dominate the industry. Gavin Wendt digs into the dynamics driving the iron ore price.
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In news that will further rattle global iron ore prices, the office that enforces labour laws in Brazil’s Para state is stepping up an investigation into potential shortcomings in the way mining giant Vale has protected its workers from the coronavirus.
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Global iron ore prices have surged by nearly 5% on news that Vale, the big Brazilian miner, had been forced to shut three mines in its southern mining complex because COVID-19 infections were spreading.
Read MoreGlobal iron ore prices have topped the $US100 a tonne level for the first time in 10 months on growing concerns over supplies from Brazil as the COVID-19 pandemic grows in the iron ore producing regions in the north and south of the country.
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With negative rhetoric surrounding Australia’s trade relationship with China, what is the outlook for Australia’s iron ore miners?
Read MoreGlobal iron ore prices have leapt a surprisingly strong 5% as doubts re-emerged about the security of Brazilian iron ore supplies in the wake of the continuing spread of COVID-19 across that country.
Read MoreCredit Suisse suspects a V-shaped recovery is unlikely without a 2009-type stimulus from China to underpin commodity markets. Base metal forecasts have been reduced out to 2022.
Read MoreBHP’s share price has lagged its peers; however, Airlie Funds Management thinks the miner’s balance sheet, commodity exposures and reinvestment options make it a compelling investment proposition judged on the way COVID-19 has barely impeded the company.
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Scott Kelly, Manager of the DNR Capital Australian Equities Income Portfolio, provides an update on his firm’s outlook for dividends in the Australian equity market.
Read MoreIgnore what was a solid third-quarter production update from BHP and instead look at the warning issued by the company’s CEO about future demand from major customer economies.
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OZ Minerals says it has so far avoided the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic but has loaded up its liquidity. Meanwhile, BHP and its partners have revealed that their huge Antamina copper-zinc mine in the Peruvian Andes has been temporarily closed.
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In more normal times – and nothing is normal at the moment – low oil prices benefit the global economy and stocks such as manufacturers and transport companies. Tim Boreham outlines those Australian companies which stand to benefit from significantly lower energy prices.
Read MoreSo what will BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals do now that their Brazilian iron ore rival, Vale, has raised the possibility of curbing or suspending iron ore shipments because of the growing threat of the COVID-19 virus?
Read MoreCredit Suisse cuts oil price forecasts substantially, lowering Brent in 2020 to US$37-42/bbl from US$55-63/bbl. 2021 forecasts are also reduced, to US$45-50/bbl from US$55-65/bbl.
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Iron ore prices look set to continue this week’s rally after Vale, the big Brazilian miner was forced to close an 11 million tonnes a year mine.
Read MoreThe high iron ore prices in the final half of 2019 saw BHP’s profit soar nearly 40% on the back of the boom in the price of steelmaking commodity, pushing interim dividend to a record 65 US cents a share from 55 cents paid previously.
Read MoreDespite smoke and dust from Australia’s bushfires hampering output at its coal operations, BHP has maintained its production and cost guidance across its portfolio for the year to June after an uneventful three months to December.
Read MoreAs we enter 2020, it would appear the market is expecting the iron ore price to go down significantly, given the price of Australian mining stocks.
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A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Large cap resources; copper; base metals; iron ore; and coal.
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With a backdrop of low interest rates where should investors seek yield? Informed Investor sat down with Scott Kelly, Portfolio Manager for the DNR Capital Australian Equities Income SMA to find out.
Read MoreInvestors and analysts have welcomed the news that BHP has chosen senior executive, Mike Henry as the mining giants next CEO.
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BHP says senior executive, Mike Henry will become CEO of the mining giant from the start of 2020, replacing the incumbent, Andrew McKenzie who steps on December 31 and retires next June.
Read MoreDespite fears about peak oil and peak demand for oil, as well as the continuing pressure cut the use of fossil fuels, BHP remains a believer in oil and gas.
Read MoreGlobal iron ore prices are again edging higher thanks to Vale, the big Brazilian miner, lowering its 2019 production forecast and producing a third-quarter profit smaller than expected.
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Vale, the big Brazilian iron ore exporter has quietly trimmed it’s production and export guidance because of a new problem at the Itabira Complex, one of its key mining zones.
Read MoreBHP has joined rival Rio Tinto in maintaining full-year production and sales targets after a solid performance in the three months to September 30.
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A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Coal; oil; alumina; iron ore; gold; and diamonds.
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A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. China infrastructure; iron ore miners; Indian industry; coking coal; oil; and rutile.
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The Big Australian’s success is also good news for nearby tiddler Investigator Resources. Plus, NSW copper producer Aeris Resources hits back at market doubters with some exceptional drilling results.
Read MoreThe share prices of BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue are back under pressure after global iron ore prices fell another 6% on Wednesday to their lowest level in six months.
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