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Verdict on massive Nunavut iron ore mine imminent

Baffinland's controversial and massive Mary River iron ore mine in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut —almost 500 kilometres inside the Arctic circle— continues to polarize residents as the $4 billion project awaits its final approval.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2012 | 5:21 pm

Alrosa sells 51% in Timir iron ore project to Evraz

Russia’s state-owned diamond company Alrosa said its board approved the sale of 51% of its Timir iron-ore unit in Siberia to Evraz Plc (EVR), the steelmaker part-owned by mining billionaire Roman Abramovich.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2012 | 2:00 pm

Iron ore price plunge: Twiggy’s problem opens gap for Gina

Fortescue's troubles have led to speculation that it is now a firm takeover target.

Frik Els | September 14, 2012 | 12:43 am

Not only are commodity prices diving – Canadian CEO bonuses have shrunk too

CEOs are getting — on average — 31% less this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2012 | 7:11 pm

Mini iron ore rally melts away

World number one producer Vale says the market will remain stuck in a period of significant volatility until China reduces its stockpiles.

Frik Els | September 13, 2012 | 6:55 pm

‘Eastwooding’ space miners pitch ideas to ‘invisible Obama’

No U.S. president has waxed as poetically about mining the moon the way John F. Kennedy did about landing on it. But that didn't stop four entrepreneurs from making their best pitches Sept. 11 to two empty chairs.

FOXNews.com | September 13, 2012 | 4:34 pm

More coal mining jobs axed in Australia; Vale joins BHP and Xstrata

Brazilian mining giant Vale has followed the gloomy trend set by BHP and Xstrata by announcing it will lay-off workers at its coal operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2012 | 3:51 pm

Mining outlook for Canada’s North less promising than projected

Sinking global commodity prices have negatively impacted Canada’s North near-future mining outlook, but longer-term prospects for the industry in the three territories remain strong.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2012 | 2:00 pm

Indian state of Goa shuts down iron mines

The 93 mines in India's richest state of Goa, 90 of which are iron ore producers, have been force to halt operations after a government-backed inquiry said they were illegal and didn’t have the basic environmental permits to operate.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 12, 2012 | 5:54 pm

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Canada, buoyed by trade deal, to push U.S. on metal tariffs

Rio Tinto, Japanese partners to inject $1.55B into Aussie iron ore projects

China plans to launch iron ore options in 2019

Ford CEO says Trump metals tariffs took $1B of profit

Summer work in Golden Triangle paves way for final feasibility

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