Investment returns from the world’s 40 biggest mining companies declined to the lowest since at least 2003 amid a slump in commodity prices, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

According to the statistics of US International Trade Commission, American ferroalloy export volume was 9,188 mt in Apr 2015, up by 14.3% M-O-M and down by 20.8% Y-O-Y. The total export volume in Jan-Apr 2015 was 35,430 mt, down by 22% Y-O-Y. The materials wer...

According to the statistics of Japan Customs, Japan’s ferroalloy export volume was 17573 mt in Apr 2015, down by 11.3% M-O-M and down by 19.2% Y-O-Y. The total export volume in Jan-Apr 2015 was 79575 mt, down by 13.8% Y-O-Y.

In April Ukraine imported $20.39 million worth of manganese ore, with exports on the level of $1.38 million. One of the main suppliers of manganese ore to Ukraine in April was Ghana ($8.8 million).

Cancana Resources Corp. (TSX VENTURE:CNY) ("Cancana" or the "Company") announced today that the drill rig has arrived on site to commence a 2,000 meter exploration drilling program, and that the regional HeliTEM aerial geophysics program is now over 50% comple...

Gulf Manganese Corporation (ASX:GMC) substantial shareholder Leprechaun Holdings Pty Ltd has increased its stake in the company to 33.88% from 27.25% through the conversion of convertible notes.

[Ferro-Alloys.com]Officials of Kazakhstan's largest ferrochrome producer attended the 12th China Ferro-Alloys International Conference held in Qingdao. According to one of the official, the company would increase its ferrochrome output in September or October,...

[Ferro-Alloys.com]Visa Steel closed 2014-15 with a net loss of Rs 302 crore as steep iron ore and chrome ore prices in the domestic market weighed on its operations.