May 12, 2011

Montreal Gazette: Bill proposes changes to Quebec Mining Act

Following on the footsteps of an ambitious, $80 billion plan to invest in Quebec's north announced earlier this week, the provincial government is looking at changing its Mining Act, the…

May 12, 2011

Awards from BHP Billiton for execution of the Iron Ore Expansion Program in WA

The Fluor SKM Joint Venture (FAST JV) has received new awards from BHP Billiton to execute the company’s Iron Ore Expansion Program […]

May 11, 2011

Quebec launches big mining plan

The Canadian province of Quebec plans to develop its huge frozen northern reaches into a powerhouse of mining and renewable energy, targeting C$80 billion ($83 billion) of private and public…

May 10, 2011

Commodity slide likely due to economic concerns

Commodity prices took a beating today. This Bloomberg headline sums it up well: Commodities Sink Most Since 2008 as Stocks Fall. But […]

May 10, 2011

The Contango Report: silver contango balloons, sugar backwardation disappears

Has oil moved into backwardation yet? What does corn’s roll yield look like? How do you know when it’s time to buy—or […]

May 10, 2011

Why commodities crashed

If you want to see market reporting done right, I can recommend the 2,000-word Reuters special report on Thursday’s commodities crash. It doesn’t just pick a random news event or gesture…

May 9, 2011

Advanced Explorations Inc. to expand feasibility production target at Roche Bay Iron Ore Project

Advanced Explorations Inc. (TSX-V:AXI) is pleased to announce progress in the ongoing Feasibility Study work for the C-Zone of its Roche Bay Iron Project in Nunavut, northern Canada. The Company…

May 9, 2011

Teck announces Fording River collective agreement and related charge to earnings

Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) announced today that employees at its Fording River operation in southeastern British Columbia have ratified a new five-year agreement, replacing an…

May 8, 2011

Sandvik Mining and Construction signs iron ore project order in Latin America

Sandvik Mining and Construction has signed a major materials handling contract with a major mining company in Latin America. The contract value exceeds SEK1,200 million and will be executed and…

May 6, 2011

Vale reports best-ever financial performance for first quarter

Despite adverse weather conditions and natural disasters, Vale reported pellet output reached a record 12.5 Mt. for the first quarter of the year, up 19.3% from 10.5 Mt reported during…