September 3, 2011 Commodities rocked as US economy creates zero jobs Commodity markets were hit this week by shock news that the United States created no jobs in August, sparking speculation that the world's biggest economy could be heading for a…
September 2, 2011 Nigeria sees first iron ore output in 2012 Reuters reports Nigeria expects the first significant iron ore production next year from its 3 billion tonne Itakpe iron ore deposits as it looks to reduce its dependence on oil…
September 2, 2011 China’s low-cost stainless steel secret Roughly two-thirds of global nickel production goes to make stainless steel, and China produces and consumes the majority.
September 2, 2011 RIO gears up for global demand surge – Analyst Blog Rio Tinto plc ( RIO ), one of the world's largest iron ore producers, recently predicted that the world mining industry would need to produce at least another 100 million…
September 2, 2011 Peru to present mining royalty bill in two weeks According to Peru's finance minister, the government plans to send its mining royalty proposal to congress in the next two weeks; if passed, mining royalties would be based on operating…
September 2, 2011 Pluton shares up on iron ore project deal Market watch top headlines Australian reports Aust markets: Aust stocks lower ahead of US jobs data Aust dollar report: $A steady at noon ahead of US jobs data Aust credit…
September 2, 2011 China diversifying iron-ore sourcing: report By Chuin-Wei Yap BEIJING -(MarketWatch)- Iron ore imports from sources outside China's four largest suppliers accounted for about a fifth of total ore imports in the first half of 2011,…
September 2, 2011 Miners pumping $82 billion into Australian economy – 70% more than last year Beating already rosy expectations new Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show mining companies intend to invest $82.1 billion this financial year on new and expansion projects, representing 55% of total…
September 1, 2011 Titan Iron Ore Corp. Commences Geologic Recon Program at Labrador Trough Property Titan Iron Ore Corp. ("Titan", "we", the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has begun a geological reconnaissance survey of its Titan Trough project in northern Quebec, Canada. This…
September 1, 2011 Rio Tinto Pays Highest Fee This Year to Charter Iron Ore-Carrying Capesize Charter rates for the route surged 12 percent to the highest level in almost 10 months as Rio paid $10.30 for each metric ton of ore hauled on a capesize,…
Hedge funds cut bullish gold wagers to lowest in 15 weeks Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 23%. February 06, 2026 | 03:33 pm