April 6, 2011 Vale expects rise in total iron ore output to 320m tonnes The Brazilian group, which produced 311m tonnes last year has previously said it is planning to raise its annual output to 522m […]
April 5, 2011 Vale names Murilo Ferreira CEO under government pressure The former Vale executive, who has previously led the group’s Canadian nickel operations, will take up the post on May 22 and […]
April 2, 2011 Brazil considering iron ore export tax? Brazil's government is considering creating an iron ore export tax meant to spur investment in local steel production, a leading Brazilian newspaper reported on Friday. Advisors to President Dilma Rousseff…
March 30, 2011 Major processing breakthrough for Roper River Iron Ore Project delivers 61% Fe product Sherwin Iron Limited (ASX: SHD) says that fresh metallurgical testwork on the oolitic hematite from its Roper River Iron Ore Project in […]
March 30, 2011 Thiess and Leighton Contractors win key iron ore and gold contracts Leighton Holdings subsidiaries Thiess and Leighton Contractors have announced three important new contracts. Thiess has secured a $166 million contract to provide bulk earth works and selected infrastructure for BHP…
March 29, 2011 General Director of MMC Norilsk Nickel meets South African President Vladimir Strzhalkovsky, the General Director and Chairman of the Management Board of MMC Norilsk Nickel (the Company) met with the President of the Republic of South Africa Jakob Zuma in…
March 29, 2011 Vale’s future depends on execution of capex spending plan – Morgan Stanley The ability of mining giant Vale (VALE.N: Quote) to execute on its capital spending plans will be paramount for its stock to rise, according to a Morgan Stanley report on…
March 28, 2011 New African production could set stage for iron ore price declines: SMH As quoted in today's Sydney Morning Herald, U.S. economist Dale Hale says the surge of iron ore from Africa could break the dominance of Australia and Brazil in the setting…
March 28, 2011 Moly Mines third iron ore shipment departs Port Hedland Moly Mines Limited (TSX:MOL)(ASX:MOL) is pleased to confirm the 3rd shipment of iron ore fines has today sailed from Port Hedland, destination […]
March 28, 2011 Brazilian media reports Vale CEO ousted Brazilian mining company Vale has pushed out Chief Executive Roger Agnelli under heavy government pressure and is in discussions to replace him with an executive from within, local media reported…
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
