June 27, 2011

New ferrochrome pelletising and sintering plant for Rustenburg

The Zest WEG Group, including EnI Electrical, Shaw Controls and IMS Cape, has been awarded a contract by RB Met, a joint venture between Royal Bafokeng Holdings and Metix, to…

June 26, 2011

The Australian: Rio Tinto racing ahead at Simandou project in West Africa

Rio Tinto's $US10 billion-plus Simandou iron ore project in Guinea is rapidly pressing ahead, but not like a typical giant development by the Anglo-Australian mining giant. By the end of…

June 26, 2011

Gina Rinehart and Angela Bennett suing Rio Tinto for $136m

Two of the world's richest women are seeking another $136 million by suing Rio Tinto. According to a story in The Daily Telegraph, Gina Reinhart and Angela Bennett, who are…

June 26, 2011

Eight killed as iron ore mine collapses in China

Eight miners were killed and five others injured after an iron ore mine collapsed due to a landslide in east China's Fujian Province, officials said Saturday.

June 24, 2011

Sinosteel decision won’t impact Padbury mining project development

Sinosteel Midwest Corporation's decision to suspend development of its $2B Weld Range project is understandable given the uncertainty around the Oakajee Port and Rail Development, Padbury Mining Ltd (ASX:PDY, The…

June 24, 2011

Iron ore Holdings: resource upgrade and positive metallurgical results at Iron Valley project

Results of additional drilling Iron Ore Holdings announces the following updated information on the company's Iron Valley Project. Iron Valley is one of IOH's largest identified bedded iron deposits.

June 24, 2011

Gindalbie statement on Oakajee port

A statement by Mr Tim Netscher, the Managing Director of Gindalbie Metals Limited (ASX: GBG - "Gindalbie") regarding Oakajee Port. "The Karara Iron Ore Project is investing more than $200…

June 24, 2011

‘US economy could be one of the big surprises in H2’ 2011 – SocGen

In its latest Quarterly Commodities Review, Société Générale takes the view that , at a "time of significant doubt for the outlook for the global economy" the recovery is sustainable…

June 24, 2011

allmineral booms in iron ore: contracts still rolling in from Australia

allmineral has been awarded three independent contracts to supply its mineral processing products and equipment to the Rio Tinto Low Grade Iron Ore Pilot Plant. The pilot plant, which will…

June 24, 2011

allmineral booms in iron ore: contracts still rolling in from Australia

allmineral has been awarded three independent contracts to supply its mineral processing products and equipment to the Rio Tinto Low Grade Iron Ore Pilot Plant.  The pilot plant, which will be…