February 28, 2014 Norway reconsiders its mining investments The country's sovereign wealth fund will dump some mining companies due to environmental concerns.
February 26, 2014 Iron ore price drops again as yuan slides Steelmaking raw-material close to 8-month low as currency of top ore importer China is pushed down by central bank, boosting domestic producers.
February 26, 2014 Valemax China logistics ‘settled’ with Malaysia hub, floating stations Number one iron ore producer, Vale says first of its giant carriers will dock at its new Malaysian transshipment hub next month.
February 26, 2014 French institutions to pump billions into Senegal’s economy The funds will be used to develop a variety of industries including the mining sector.
February 25, 2014 The Chinese growth engine is sputtering 'The major uncertainty facing the world today is ... the future direction of China. The growth model responsible for its rapid rise has run out of steam.' - George Soros
February 25, 2014 B&A pulls out of talks to buy BHP stake in Guinea iron project The Brazilian mining firm has pulled out of talks to buy BHP Billiton’s Mount Numba iron ore deposit.
February 24, 2014 Iron ore price tumbles through $120 over Chinese lending fears Chinese steel and iron ore traders are caught in a vicious circle.
February 23, 2014 China hunts top party officials who protected mafioso mining tycoon Liu Han who disappeared after cutting billion dollar mining deals in Australia and Africa, is accused of running a "mafia" gang protected by state officials.
February 23, 2014 China’s credit crisis could spell 2012-like iron ore price collapse About 40% of the 100m tonnes of iron ore stockpiled in China have been put up by steel traders as collateral for loans. Loans banks are now calling in.
February 21, 2014 Vale opens first new Sudbury mine in more than 40 years Vale calls it 'Canada's mine of the future.'
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