DIVERSIFIED MAJORS

Diversified mining company Anglo American has announced a $13.5-million agreement with First Mode to develop innovative technology for the mining industry. First Mode, of Seattle, which has been working with Anglo to develop the world’s biggest hydroge…

A surge in iron-ore prices is fueling hopes for bigger returns and a share-buyback spree as the world’s top miners prepare to report results.

BHP, Rio Tinto, Glencore and Anglo American are expected to announce bumper profits over the next two weeks. …