October 7, 2011

Vedanta Resources suffers from Indian iron ore ban

Vedanta Resources, the enormous mining and metals company has seen a 36% decline in production of saleable iron ore compared to the first half of 2010. The dramatic fall is…

October 7, 2011

Credit drying up for Chinese mills, iron ore traders

October 7, 2011

Brazil’s iron ore export volume up 19 percent in August over July

Brazil's iron ore export value in August this year rose by 25 percent compared to the same month last year, increasing to $4.5 billion, according to the information released by…

October 6, 2011

Brazil ready to double iron ore royalty but boost fertilizer production

Brazil is offering a carrot to encourage domestic production of fertilizer while at the same time, reaching a little deeper into the pockets of iron ore miners. A Mining Ministry…

October 6, 2011

Albania inviting bids for 151 mining licences

Reuters reports that Albania is inviting bids for 151 mining licences this year, with 20 of them to be allocated through weekly competitions.

October 6, 2011

Improved iron ore workflow solution for characterization and reliable measurement

The recent demand on global steel production has prompted the development of new techniques for the reliable measurement and characterisation of iron ore minerals such as hematite (Fe2O3), magnetite (Fe3O4),…

October 6, 2011

Asian shares rise on US data relief; commodities lead surge

Asian stocks rebounded strongly Thursday after positive U.S. data provided some relief to investors gripped by the recent turbulence in markets, with regional commodities and oil plays surging.

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 5, 2011

Steel, iron ore prices likely to soften as demand destruction in China takes hold

John Garnaut identifies a disturbing trend for iron ore exporters, with Chinese steel prices falling and iron ore prices expected to follow, he writes in the Sydney Morning Herald. Garnaut…