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Golden Dory ups stake in Labrador iron deposit

Golden Dory Resources says it is increasing its stake in the Gabbro Lake iron ore deposit in Canada's Labrador Trough.

Andrew Topf | May 18, 2012 | 10:58 pm

India the next China? Don’t bet on it, says BHP

Michael Pascoe, writing for the Sydney Morning Herald, hits on a little-reported theme gleaned from remarks by BHP Billiton chairman Jac Nasser this week in Sydney.

Andrew Topf | May 18, 2012 | 5:59 pm

Planetary Resources doesn’t want more people onboard its asteroids-mining ship

Less than a month after officially launching its asteroid-mining plans, Google’s billionaire co-founders and filmmaker James Cameron’s owned company Planetary Resources, has already decided not to accept any more job applications.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 18, 2012 | 5:20 pm

Expat execs in Africa: Without ‘danger pay’ how does the money stack up now?

Africa's economic indicators are all pointing up, but executive pay packages and living arrangements for expatriates are changing too.

Frik Els | May 17, 2012 | 8:00 pm

Rio Tinto doubles mine trainees in Australia

Miner Rio Tinto has announced plans to double its mine trainee and apprenticeship programs to meet future demands in Australia, reports Australian Mining.

Joanna Gaskell - Education Editor | May 17, 2012 | 5:16 pm

Falling off the supercycle: BHP puts the brakes on capex, stock hits 3-year low

“Where the industry previously lacked investment opportunities and choice, it now has more projects than cash flows. All of us in the industry are having to make choices.”

Frik Els | May 16, 2012 | 6:40 pm

How to lose $1 billion in a day. Ask Eike

Brazil's Eike Fuhrken Batista is the world of mining's richest man and he's been on a roll this year – until Tuesday when $1,023,200,000 disappeared from his personal fortune.

Frik Els | May 16, 2012 | 12:03 am

Want to get rich quick? Become an iron ore trader

Forget about precious metals, oil or pork bellies: For commodities traders, iron ore is the new Shangri-La.

MINING.com Editor | May 15, 2012 | 7:13 pm

BHP Billiton puts its money on the iron ore market and China

BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE:BHP) is betting on the iron ore market as one of the forces to drive the mining industry in the next decade, especially as developing nations such as China move from investment-led economic growth to consumption-led economic growth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2012 | 4:00 pm

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