October 6, 2011

Improved iron ore workflow solution for characterization and reliable measurement

The recent demand on global steel production has prompted the development of new techniques for the reliable measurement and characterisation of iron ore minerals such as hematite (Fe2O3), magnetite (Fe3O4),…

October 6, 2011

Asian shares rise on US data relief; commodities lead surge

Asian stocks rebounded strongly Thursday after positive U.S. data provided some relief to investors gripped by the recent turbulence in markets, with regional commodities and oil plays surging.

October 6, 2011

Onesteel buys WPG iron ore assets for $306m

OneSteel has completed its purchase of WPG Resources' iron ore assets in South Australia for about A$320 million ($306 million), less than the A$346 million previously announced.

October 5, 2011

Calls for more women in the mining industry

MORE women are being encouraged to consider a career in the traditionally male-dominated mining industry as the sector recognises the benefits of diversity in the workforce. Employment Office Managing Director,…

October 5, 2011

Steel, iron ore prices likely to soften as demand destruction in China takes hold

John Garnaut identifies a disturbing trend for iron ore exporters, with Chinese steel prices falling and iron ore prices expected to follow, he writes in the Sydney Morning Herald. Garnaut…

October 5, 2011

Commodities may rally 20 pct on emerging-markets growth, Goldman Sachs says

Commodity prices may advance 20 percent over the next year as growth in emerging markets offsets the impact of the sovereign-debt crisis in Europe and a slowdown in developed economies,…

October 5, 2011

Apprentices ditch training for highly paid mine jobs

The WA Government has urged apprentices to stick with their training after new figures indicating four out of ten drop out. At some major training providers up to half of…

October 4, 2011

Hanlong buys Sundance for US1.57B

A Chinese company has made another bid to secure iron ore and other metals beyond its borders. On Tuesday Hanlong Mining said it will buy Perth-based Sundance Resources for US$1.57…

October 4, 2011

First shipment of LIM iron ore sails to China

Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Limited (TSX:LIM) is pleased to announce that the first shipment of LIM iron ore sailed today bound for China.

October 4, 2011

Karara iron ore tailings partnership delivers multiple benefits

An innovative approach to design options for tailings thickening at Karara Iron Ore Project in Western Australia has resulted in lower overall cost, reduced thickener sizes and minimized site construction…