Iron Ore

October 6, 2011

Onesteel buys WPG iron ore assets for $306m

OneSteel has completed its purchase of WPG Resources' iron ore assets in South Australia for about A$320 million ($306 million), less than the A$346 million previously announced.

October 5, 2011

Calls for more women in the mining industry

MORE women are being encouraged to consider a career in the traditionally male-dominated mining industry as the sector recognises the benefits of diversity in the workforce. Employment Office Managing Director,…

October 4, 2011

Hanlong buys Sundance for US1.57B

A Chinese company has made another bid to secure iron ore and other metals beyond its borders. On Tuesday Hanlong Mining said it will buy Perth-based Sundance Resources for US$1.57…

October 3, 2011

Vale to concede 35% of Simandou to Guinea

Vale SA will likely hand over 35% of its Simandou iron ore project to Guinea. The Wall Street Journal (sub required) is reporting that Vale, one of the top three…

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