March 28, 2011 Ottawa fights EU’s dirty fuel label on oil sands: Globe European Union politicians are preparing to label Canadian oilsands a "dirty fuel," according to a report in the Globe and Mail, which could cause European oil companies to pull back…
March 28, 2011 New African production could set stage for iron ore price declines: SMH As quoted in today's Sydney Morning Herald, U.S. economist Dale Hale says the surge of iron ore from Africa could break the dominance of Australia and Brazil in the setting…
March 28, 2011 J.P. Morgan, HSBC may have gained billions from influencing silver prices After Thursday's late afternoon price adjustment by one of the usual not-for-profit sellers, the gold price remained in a quiet and very tight trading range up until 12:15 p.m. in…
March 28, 2011 Sama and Old Nick In 1751, Axel Fredrik Cronstedt of Sweden attempted to extract copper from the mineral Kupfernickel - today called niccolite. To his surprise instead of copper, he got a silvery white…
March 28, 2011 Gold & silver daily review The gold price fell in Asia after the 125-page report on world markets was issued by the People’s Bank of China, the Chinese central bank. In it, it said, "We…
March 28, 2011 Next Generation Mining Latin America Summit 2011: Lack of skilled labour increases costs to mining industry As the mining industry continues to wrestle with skilled and experienced workers, what does it mean for mining companies’ bottom line - particularly in Chile where copper mining accounts for…
March 28, 2011 Dirty old tricks All in all it was a great week. Markets rebounded nicely and shrugged off higher oil prices and put in very good performances.
March 28, 2011 Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold-silver project now in peak year of construction Ivanhoe Mines announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2010. The approved 2011 capital budget for Oyu Tolgoi is estimated at $2.3 billion. Principal components of the…
March 28, 2011 Nevsun increases mineable reserves at Bisha by 40% using updated metal prices Nevsun Resources Ltd. (TSX:NSU)(NYSE Amex:NSU) is pleased to announce the revised reserve estimate for its Bisha mine in Eritrea. The revised estimate has increased the total proven and probable reserves…
March 28, 2011 Moly Mines third iron ore shipment departs Port Hedland Moly Mines Limited (TSX:MOL)(ASX:MOL) is pleased to confirm the 3rd shipment of iron ore fines has today sailed from Port Hedland, destination […]
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am
