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ArcelorMittal identifies potential to increase production of iron-ore concentrate at ArcelorMittal Mines Canada to 30 million tonnes per annum

ArcelorMittal today announces that a scoping study has identified the potential to utilize ArcelorMittal Mines Canada’s existing infrastructure system and to increase annual production of iron-ore concentrate to 30 million tonnes per annum.

ArcelorMittal | April 29, 2012 | 12:30 am

Vale makes most bullish iron ore comments yet. $180 a tonne anyone?

“There is a new level of prices for iron ore globally,” Tito Martins, Vale CFO tells analysts in a conference call Friday.

Frik Els | April 28, 2012 | 12:27 am

Mines vs rainforest: Showdown looming in Tasmania

The Australian reports on a potential clash of visions in the Tasmanian rainforest, where 10 new mines are proposed and 58 exploration licences active.

Andrew Topf | April 27, 2012 | 8:04 pm

Vale’s profits down by almost half – Q1 results

Vale, the second largest mining company, fell to the lowest in over six weeks today, after reporting its third consecutive drop in quarterly profit driven by declining iron-ore prices and output.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2012 | 4:18 pm

Indian consortium among firms shortlisted for Afghan copper, gold assets

A consortium of Indian firms is among 25 companies shortlisted to invest in new copper and gold deposits in Afghanistan.

Andrew Topf | April 25, 2012 | 8:27 pm

Rio Tinto finalizes Guinea JV with Chinese aluminum giant

Anglo-Australian diversified miner Rio Tinto announced today it has completed the formation of its joint venture with a group led by China's Chalco, subsidiary of state-owned aluminum giant Chinalco, to operate the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 25, 2012 | 4:27 pm