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Uruguay approves new mining law, opens reserves to foreign firms

It opens up the country's deposits of iron ore estimated in 2,500 million tons. If mined, Uruguay couldbecome world’s eighth largest iron ore producer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2013 | 4:11 pm

Top miners to spend $244b in the next two years

BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto seem to believe the recovery has began.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2013 | 3:05 pm

Industrial production, business confidence picking up in advanced economies: OECD

Though global growth is likely to remain sluggish for a while.

MINING.com Editor | September 3, 2013 | 10:15 pm

Bolivia to open bids for world’s biggest iron ore deposit

The Mutún reserve is home to 20 billion tonnes of iron ore.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2013 | 6:19 pm

Rio Tinto Pilbara expansion up and running

The company returned to profitability in the first half of 2013.

MINING.com Editor | September 2, 2013 | 6:47 am

Indian government looking at lifting iron ore mining ban; exports down 70 percent

Ministry of Mines filing affidavit with Supreme Court.

Ana Komnenic | September 1, 2013 | 5:21 pm

Brazil’s Batista makes another sale

Inversiones Cooper Mining buys MMX.

Ana Komnenic | August 31, 2013 | 6:28 pm

Tiny Uruguay could become world’s eighth largest iron ore producer

Main reserves are located in the country's most eastern province, next to Brazil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2013 | 7:47 pm

Simandou start-up delayed to late 2018

$22 billion 95 million tonnes per year project won't be adding to looming iron ore supply glut.

Frik Els | August 30, 2013 | 5:33 pm

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