December 19, 2012 BHP to sell its Guinea iron ore mine to B&A Mineração BHP Billiton (ASX, NYSE:BHP) has reportedly chosen mining venture B&A Mineração as the preferred bidder for its Mount Nimba iron ore mine, one of the largest deposits of the mineral…
December 19, 2012 China’s renewed momentum to drive commodities: Clyde Russell China's economic slowdown was the dominant story for the region's commodity demand this year and its re-acceleration is sure to set the tone for 2013.
December 19, 2012 Vale will pay $232 million in taxes to Switzerland Brazilian miner Vale SA (NYSE:VALE) said Wednesday its fourth-quarter results would suffer after the company decided to settle a case of alleged tax evasion with Swiss authorities.
December 19, 2012 Goa iron ore leases to be scrapped as directed by supreme court panel A panel appointed by the Supreme Court has recommended scrapping 42 iron ore mining leases in Goa until mining companies submit plans to deal with the environmental impact and legal…
December 18, 2012 Chinese ore imports fall on reduced demand Import prices of iron ore continued to fall in the week ending December 3 due to stagnant demand
December 18, 2012 African Minerals cuts iron ore shipment forecast The miner has cut its forecast from its mine in Sierra Leone yet again and is in advanced talks to secure the financing it needs to fund its working capital…
December 18, 2012 Northland’s iron ore concentrate has reached the Port of Narvik The company's first concentrate has been transported by rail on the Malmbanan railway from Pitkäjärvi to the Port of Narvik
December 18, 2012 Completion of sale of 25% interest in Nullagine Iron Ore JV – FORTESCUE METALS GROUP LIMITED and BC IRON LIMITED Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. has closed its capital raising of AUD190,000,000.00.
December 17, 2012 Iron ore surge continues – now up 51% from September lows Stockpiles at Chinese ports have shrunk more than 26%.
December 16, 2012 INFOGRAPHIC: Stunning growth in the developing world’s new millionaires Brazil and China lead the pack
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