December 7, 2012 China lifts outlook for mining sector in 2013 with accelerated infrastructure spending Chinese economy to recover via investment in infrastructure and property
December 6, 2012 Vale says Chinese ban on its giant ships should be lifted next year 400,000 dead-weight tonne vessels costing $100 million each have never offloaded in China.
December 6, 2012 Mining machinery sits idle as Australia prices itself out of projects Leading equipment provider reports that third of units sit unleased as project opportunities dry up
December 6, 2012 Global mining sector shows mild improvement as key activity index hits six month peak Aggregate market cap also reaches highest point since April
December 5, 2012 Crusader Resources obtains license for Posse iron ore Long-awaited iron ore project finally obtains approval
December 5, 2012 Chinese companies harvest metals via ‘urban mining’ of electronic junk Chinese enterprises are turning to "urban mining" to satisfy the country's voracious appetite for metals
December 4, 2012 Vale says iron ore derivatives market is in the works China's economic ascent created a spot market for iron ore and huge price fluctuations
December 4, 2012 Canada delves into Arctic iron ore The Canadian government has approved the construction of a huge open-pit iron ore mine above the Arctic circle in the country's northernmost territory of Nunavut.
December 3, 2012 Vale cuts 2013 spending 24 pct versus 2012 Brazil’s Vale plans to cut capex by 24% next year, after a drop in iron ore prices led the company to rethink its outlook for expansion.
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