Iron Ore Top Stories

Prosecutors, Samarco to ask more time for disaster’s compensation plan

They are seeking to obtain 30 more days to finish details of the plan.

Reuters | April 18, 2018 | 4:10 pm

Rio Tinto first-quarter shipments rise 4.7 pct

The Anglo-Australian miner maintained its guidance for this year of…

Reuters | April 17, 2018 | 3:57 pm

After setbacks, Anglo American counting on turnaround for Minas-Rio mine

Minas-Rio is Anglo American’s biggest development project, and its bet…

Reuters | April 17, 2018 | 9:47 am

Anglo gives 30-day leave to workers at suspended Brazil iron ore mine

The company halted production and transport operations for 90 days…

Reuters | April 16, 2018 | 5:08 pm

Brazil’s Vale reports iron ore output slips in Q1

The world's top iron ore producer said that heavy rains…

Reuters | April 16, 2018 | 9:52 am

Latest Stories

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

BHP’s Marius Kloppers makes 30 best CEOs in the world list (again)

Why? For mining the stuff for making China.

Frik Els | March 27, 2012 | 10:44 pm

Aquila and Vale take a break on coal sales dispute

A legal clash between Brazilian mining giant Vale (NYX:VALE) and Australia's Aquila Resources (ASX: AQA) has taken a step towards resolution this morning after the companies announced they’ve reached an agreement on coal shipments from their co-owned Isaac Plains mine in Queensland.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 26, 2012 | 12:29 pm

China Development Bank has $1 trillion to lend: Its investment arm is ‘very actively seeking’ nickel assets

Chinese firms have been snapping up copper, uranium, iron ore and coking coal assets around the world, but have yet to make a big splash in nickel.

Reuters | March 23, 2012 | 11:11 pm

India wants to truck Afghan ore through Pakistan

India is hoping to bury the hatchet with its historical rival Pakistan, at least enough for both sides to benefit from a massive iron ore deposit in Afghanistan.

Andrew Topf | March 23, 2012 | 6:00 am

CN-Caisse rail project in Quebec faces clash with miners

A clash over infrastructure assets is shaping up in northern Quebec, pitting the interests of two corporate titans against a group of junior miners.

Financial Post | March 23, 2012 | 5:02 am

Investors give miners another kicking after China manufacturing shrinks

None of mining's top companies escaped the carnage on Thursday after a survey of manufacturing in China showed activity slowed for a fifth straight month.

Frik Els | March 22, 2012 | 7:20 pm

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