Glencore posts first annual loss in four years Glencore has today reported its first annual net loss since 2015 after writing down $2.8 billion in coal, oil and copper assets. Business • 18 Feb 20
Alcoa cuts jobs as earnings fall US aluminium giant Alcoa reported a steep drop in first-quarter earnings on tumbling aluminium prices last night as it announced it was cutting as many … Business • 12 Apr 16
BHP Billiton posts $5.67 billion net loss Top global miner BHP Billiton cut its interim dividend by 75%, abandoning a long-held policy of steady or higher payouts as it braces for a … Business • 23 Feb 16
China imports slump on weak commodities prices Chinese imports slumped nearly 18% last month, official figures showed today. Business • 13 Oct 15
Glencore may sell some Australia, Chile assets Glencore said it would announce the proposed sale of some assets in Australia and Chile, in the latest move to slash its debt pile. Business • 12 Oct 15
WTO cuts global trade growth forecasts The World Trade Organisation today cut its forecast for growth in global trade due to emerging markets slowing. Business • 30 Sep 15
Glencore to cut debt amid commodity market slump Mining and trading company Glencore today acknowledged the severity of the global commodity market slump as it suspended dividends. Business • 07 Sep 15
Australia central bank leaves rates at 2.25% Australia's central bank left interest rates unchanged at 2.25% today, but gave a clear signal that further easing was on the cards to help drive … Business • 03 Mar 15
BoE warns of Ukraine impact on commodities The Bank of England has warned about the impact of the Ukraine crisis on global commodity prices, minutes of their last policy meeting showed today. Business • 19 Mar 14
Oil rises as traders move back into commodities The price of oil rose modestly above $88 a barrel today as traders returned to commodities after big sell-offs last week. Business • 22 Apr 13
Glencore reports solid growth as prices fall Glencore International said its metals, coal and agricultural production have risen as prices for many of the world's most valuable commodities continue to fall. Business • 01 Nov 12
