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China is making steel it doesn’t need so it can fill jobs

It's all about the leadership change in the fall

Michael Allan McCrae | September 6, 2012 | 4:13 pm

Diving Chinese demand hits Canadian iron ore market

Canada’s Labrador Iron Mines (TSX:LIM) said it had cut its capital expenditure (capex) budget as a result of iron-ore prices falling sharply during August.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2012 | 2:28 pm

Canadian Arctic mining boom draws in China-backed MMG

The new kid on Canadian Arctic block is announcing plans to build two mines in Nunavut in the next six years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2012 | 12:53 pm

Rinehart’s critique of Aussie economy triggers personal attacks

Gina Rinehart has raised the ire of the Australian public again with a ten minute Youtube speech on the shortcomings of the country's economy which has triggered ad hominem attacks from leading political figures.

Marc Howe | September 5, 2012 | 4:47 am

Rising costs and weak commodities imperil AUD$100 billion in scheduled projects

Rising labor and construction costs as well as declines in commodities prices have cast doubt on AUD$100 billion in mining and energy projects in Australia.

Marc Howe | September 4, 2012 | 3:47 am

Could iron ore prices stage an early comeback?

Analysts predict a recovery in the price of iron ore this month following a dive in spot prices below key lower thresholds which has left the shares of major Australian miners languishing in the doldrums.

Marc Howe | September 3, 2012 | 1:28 am

Lego robots teach students in hope of filling hi-tech skills gap

A school in Western Australia has adopted the innovative pedagogic technique of using Lego robotics to teach students about mining processes, with the long-term goal of providing skilled tech-savvy workers to the region's flourishing resources sector.

Marc Howe | September 1, 2012 | 1:03 am

Diving iron ore prices drag Aussie miners lower

A recent dive in iron ore prices spurred by China's slowing economy has dragged down the share prices of major Australian miners.

Marc Howe | August 31, 2012 | 4:12 am

Fortescue chief raises stake in company by AUD$39 million as iron ore prices plunge

The founder and chairman of Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Andrew Forrest raised his stake in the company by AUD$39 million this week amidst declines in the prices of both Fortescue shares and iron ore.

Marc Howe | August 31, 2012 | 1:58 am

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