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‘King of mining’ to appeal charge of market abuse

Ian Hannam, better known as the "king of mining" after advising on some of the biggest deals in the past two decades, including BHP's London listing through its merger with Billiton, is fighting to save his reputation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 4, 2012 | 3:37 pm

Fortescue chief sees iron ore price down 25% from current levels. Says it’s a ‘good thing’

Fortescue chief executive Neville Power also told The Australian newspaper that Chinese steel production growth will be lower over the next five years at about 4% – 5%, from 7% – 8% now.

MINING.com Editor | April 2, 2012 | 8:45 pm

Paladin Energy forced to get new CFO as Korte moves to push world-class iron project

Uranium company Paladin Energy Ltd (TSX:PDN)(ASX:PDN) announced it named Alan Rule as its new Chief Financial Officer effective July 23, 2012. He would be replacing the current CFO, Garry Korte, who is joining Roy Hill Holdings, owned by billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2012 | 12:09 pm

Rio Tinto follows Vale and joins Chinese iron ore trading platform

The move will allow the London-listed miner to sell non-contracted iron ore directly into China through the electronic trading platform.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2012 | 12:58 pm

BHP iron ore chief quits

Ian Ashby, BHP Billiton's Iron Ore President, is stepping aside after 25 years with the world's biggest miner.

Andrew Topf | March 30, 2012 | 4:59 am

World’s largest money manager losing confidence in BHP Billiton

"They need to clearly indicate to the market what their strategy around Olympic Dam is, around shale gas, all of these things, to return confidence that they're not spending huge amounts of capex for very low returns."

Frik Els | March 29, 2012 | 1:00 pm

LIM receives environmental approval for Stage 2 Houston Project

Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Limited (TSX: LIM) is pleased to announce that it has received environmental approval and project release from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for its Houston iron ore mining project in Western Labrador.

Labrador Iron Mines | March 29, 2012 | 6:31 am

Workers for rival miners brawl at pubs

A Port Hedland pub has banned patrons from wearing work uniforms due to rising tensions between the workers of rival Pilbara mining companies.

Australian Mining | March 28, 2012 | 11:19 pm

Canada’s Labrador to drive potential iron ore boom in the country

A remote geographic zone straddling Canadian Québec and Labrador areas is causing quite a stir in mining circles due to the large iron reserves waiting to be developed into mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 28, 2012 | 12:38 pm

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