Vale holds talks to expand world’s biggest open-pit iron mine
While the project known as S11D isn’t scheduled to hit its 90-million-ton capacity until 2020, China’s appetite for the mine’s low-cost, high-grade ore continues to grow.
China says the 80% rise in the iron price between September and February was brought about by traders and miners creating an artificial supply shortage.
New poll shows most Quebecers disagree with current laws that give priority to mining firms over landowners, Aboriginal communities and municipalities.