September 8, 2011 Venezuela signs cooperation agreements with Chinese firms The Government of Venezuela has signed three cooperation agreements worth $470m with Chinese firms to increase iron ore production and transportation of Ferrominera del Orinoco.
September 8, 2011 Australian mining industry: objects in the rear view mirror may appear larger than they actually are Australians believe that the mining industry is much larger than it actually is, according to a study by the Australian Institute. In the study released on Thursday, Australians were asked…
September 8, 2011 Zone Resources Inc. reports analyses from new iron zones on the Moore property in the Labrador Trough of Northern Quebec VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 8, 2011) - Zone Resources Inc. (Zone) (TSX VENTURE:ZNR)(FRANKFURT:7ZR) is pleased to announce that the company has received analyses of grab samples from outcropping zones…
September 8, 2011 Atlas declares Ferraus takeover offer unconditional and confirms accelerated payment terms Atlas Iron Limited (“Atlas”) [ASX: AGO] has today declared its recommended off-market takeover offer (“Recommended Offer”) for all of the fully paid ordinary shares in FerrAus Limited (“FerrAus”) [ASX: FRS]…
September 7, 2011 Advanced Explorations Inc. progressing with feasibility study TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 7, 2011) - Advanced Explorations Inc. (the "Company" or "AEI") (TSX VENTURE:AXI)(FRANKFURT:AE6) is pleased to announce that work continues in support of the Roche Bay Feasibility…
September 7, 2011 Logan announces 44% iron over 49 metres from Redford iron ore project Logan Resources Ltd. ("Logan") is pleased to announce additional assay results from the ongoing drill program on the Redford Iron Ore Project located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Ridgemont Iron…
September 7, 2011 Fortescue reports 1.54Bn ton reserve at Chichester Hub PERTH (miningweekly.com) Iron-ore miner Fortescue Metals has reported that current reserves at its Chichester Hub operation, in Western Australia, suggested a 19-year life of mine, based on a production rate…
September 7, 2011 Mining deals drop off a cliff in July and August as China retreats to sidelines The deal-making frenzy in the global mining sector during the first half of the year was followed by a dramatic drop in activity in July and August, according to a…
September 7, 2011 Venezuela seeks to increase iron output with help from China Venezuela hopes to improve its production and transport of iron after signing three agreements with Chinese companies, state media reported Tuesday. According to the Venezuelan News Agency, the contracts include…
September 6, 2011 India’s SAIL-led consortium bids for Afghan iron mines A consortium of Indian steel and mining firms led by the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has bid for four blocks of mines in Afghanistan, SAIL said in a…
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