September 5, 2011 TSI trading of iron ore derivatives surges past $1bn in Aug The volume of iron ore derivative contracts cleared using The Steel Index’s iron ore price index hit a new record of over 6.6 million tons in August, an increase of…
September 5, 2011 Liberia’s first shipment of iron ore produced since the end of its civil war is expected later this year Steel Guru reports that Liberia is poised to reap the rewards of its mineral riches once again, with the first shipment of iron ore produced since the end of its…
September 4, 2011 Indian companies bid for Afghan iron ore mine Steel Authority of India Ltd and JSW Steel Ltd are among seven Indian steel and mining companies that have jointly bid for Afghanistan's Hajigak iron ore mines, Steel Authority chairman…
September 4, 2011 China seeking cheaper iron ore Fed up with paying high prices for iron ore, China is seeking out new supplies of the crucial steelmaking ingredient. The Australian reports that China is increasing iron ore imports…
September 4, 2011 More Indian iron ore coming to market The Indian Supreme Court has directed that 1.5 million tonnes of iron ore from existing stock in Karnataka's Bellary, Chitradurga and Tumkur districts be sold every month to ensure adequate…
September 4, 2011 Vale in talks to engage Chinese ore carriers long term Vale SA, the world's biggest exporter of iron ore, said that it has been in talks to engage Chinese shipping companies to haul the steelmaking material to China on its…
September 4, 2011 Indian state Orissa seeks to tax big iron ore profits India's biggest iron ore producing state has sought a new tax on mining profits and a higher royalty on steel feedstock, underlining a growing push from provincial governments and the…
September 4, 2011 Miners throw down gauntlet on super-profits tax A Deloitte Access Economics analysis, commissioned by the Minerals Council of Australia and to be released today, estimates the industry's tax burden was about 50 per cent higher than Treasury…
September 3, 2011 Commodities rocked as US economy creates zero jobs Commodity markets were hit this week by shock news that the United States created no jobs in August, sparking speculation that the world's biggest economy could be heading for a…
September 2, 2011 Nigeria sees first iron ore output in 2012 Reuters reports Nigeria expects the first significant iron ore production next year from its 3 billion tonne Itakpe iron ore deposits as it looks to reduce its dependence on oil…
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
