Tim Treadgold has been covering the global mining and oil industries for more than 40 years from his hometown, the Australian resources capital of Perth. He has written for Forbes for 10 years. His work has also appeared in London's Mining Journal and Reuters. Tim studied
BHP Rides High On Strong Demand For Copper And Iron Ore
Strong demand for copper and steady demand for iron ore underpinned a 30% profit increase by the world's biggest mining company, BHP
Growing Chinese Control Of Copper A Rare Earths Re-Run
China appears to be doing to the copper industry what it did in rare earths, driving competition out of the market to seize control of supply.
Cartel v Cartel As China And Australia Exchange Trade Barbs
A fresh twist in a long-running trade dispute between China and Australia could see Australia allow its miners to form a seller's cartel
Copper And Aluminum Plug A Potential Profit Hole For Rio Tinto
Data center demand for copper and aluminum has lifted the half-year profit of Rio Tinto as demand fades for iron ore the company's traditional leader.
Workforce Strife And Weakening Commodity Prices Test BHP
BHP shares are falling as concern grows about the outlook for commodity demand, especially iron ore, and the company executes a rotation towards copper
