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The article states that despite collapsing iron-ore prices, falling currencies in mineral-rich countries such as Brazil and Australia were permitting mining companies to expand operations as of mid-October 2015. According to the article, Brazilian miner Vale SA was building a $16 billion iron-ore operation and Australian miner Atlas Iron Ltd. was able to open three suspended mines. The article presents comments from South African gold miner Gold Fields Ltd. chief financial officer Paul Schmidt.

The article states that Anglo-Australian mining company BHP Billiton Ltd. reported an 86 percent decline in profits for the year ended June 2015 on August 25, 2015. According to the article, the company posted its weakest annual earnings since 2003. The article presents comments from BHP chief executive officer (CEO) Andrew Mackenzie concerning BHP's adaptation to the strategies of the Chinese government concerning economic growth there.

The article discusses the trend of reverse corporate mergers in Australia involving technical companies and resources businesses. Topics include the effect of reverse mergers on backdoor listings on the Australian share market, the effect of falling commodity markets on mining equities, and a chart of technology companies' presence on the Australian Securities Exchange.

The article reports that mining company BHP Billiton plans to spin off several properties into a new firm as it reconfigures itself into a company specializing in coal, copper, iron ore, and petroleum. Assets to be divested include BHP's aluminum and nickel interests. Chief executive Andrew Mackenzie said the move would bolster BHP's cash flow. Analysts believe Glencore PLC, a mining and trading company, could be a potential acquirer of the new company.

The article discusses the declining economic fortunes of resource-rich areas that grew prosperous amid a rise in commodity prices during the first decade of the 20th century that has since reversed. Particular attention is paid to the coal-mining city of Moranbah, Queensland in Australia. Mining joint ventures BMA and Arrow Energy, and energy company PetroChina Co. are among firms that have collectively laid off thousands of workers in Moranbah.

The article discusses the loss incurred by BHP Billiton Ltd, an Anglo-Australian multinational mining, metals and petroleum company as a result of fall in the commodity prices and the shifting of commodity assets including manganese and alumina into a mining company South32. The article also discusses the falling economy of mining sector leading to decline in prices of commodities, and losses to the workers and investors.

The article reports on the decline in the shares of natural resources companies amid concerns over a slowing Chinese economy in 2015.

The article reports developments in the global mining industry as of early June 2015, particularly the move by major firms like Glencore PLC and Teck Resources Ltd. to reduce their coal output due to continuous decline in coal prices.

The article reports on the decline in global miner South32's stocks in Sydney, New South Wales as of May 2015.

The article reports on business conditions in the iron-ore and other mining industries in Australia as of September 2012.

The article states that British mining company Anglo American PLC announced on July 24, 2015, that it planned to cut 53,000 jobs over a period of years. According to the article, the cuts include 6,000 positions in corporate offices, and that Anglo American hoped to save about $500 million as a result of the plan. The article presents comments from Anglo American chief executive Mark Cutifani.

The article discusses how a strengthened U.S. dollar has helped mitigate the adverse impact of declining commodity prices on mining companies such as Lonmin PLC, BHP Billiton, and Rio Tinto. The miners receive payment for their gold, copper, and iron in U.S. dollars, but outside the U.S. pay many of their expenses in cheaper local currencies. Anglo American PLC said a $2.4 billion profit decline in 2014 due to lower commodity prices was partially offset by a $1.3 billion currency-related gain.

The article reports that in August 2014 mining company Rio Tinto rebuffed a merger proposal from mining-and-trading firm Glencore PLC, and considers the potential impact of a combined entity on the global mining industry. A merger would help Glencore chief executive Ivan Glasenberg pursue his goal of supporting prices when demand is weak by cutting production. Additional information is provided about Glasenberg's business career.

The article reports that Standard Life Investments Ltd. and Schroeder Investment Management Ltd, large stockholders of the mineral industries firm Xstrata PLC have objected to that firm's proposed merger with Glencore International AG. The possibility that stockholders of the two companies could prevent the merger is considered.