September 6, 2011 Vale in talks to sell mega iron ore vessels Brazilian mining giant Vale (VALE5.SA) is in talks with Chinese and other ship owners to sell or lease its planned fleet of giant bulk carriers, a Vale official told Reuters…
September 5, 2011 More arrests in India as corruption cancer spreads India's reputation as a mining jurisdiction was further besmirched today after two powerful mining magnates were arrested over allegations of corruption. The Guardian reports that Indian police have arrested Gali…
September 5, 2011 Mining industry hails Reddy’s arrest The arrests of former Karnataka Minister, Mr G. Janardhana Reddy, and the Managing Director of Obalapuram Mining Company, Mr B.V. Srinivas Reddy, signalled a change for the better in the…
September 5, 2011 Rio, Anglo aim to sell 75% stake in Palabora Mining valued at $700 million Rio Tinto Group and Anglo American Plc (AAL), which together own about three-quarters of Palabora Mining Co., said they plan to sell their entire holdings in the South African miner…
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…
China’s November net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled from October Spot gold prices have risen about 72% this year, hitting a record $4,549.71 an ounce on Friday, the biggest annual gain since 1979. December 29, 2025 | 07:35 am
