October 6, 2010

World first technology and strategic Russian/South African partnership set to assist in conquering the global 1.3 billion tonne steel market

An initial investment by OAO Severstal, one of the world’s leading integrated steel and mining companies, into South African company Iron Mineral […]

October 5, 2010

World Steel Association expects record 2010

“Stronger-than-expected increases in steel demand in Europe, Japan and the former Soviet Union are propelling the global steel industry to a robust […]

October 4, 2010

Strong 3-6 months for nickel, then supply growth to hit; iron ore outlook positive

While the nickel market looks firm in the near term, Macquarie analysts report that longer term supply growth could impact prices. Iron […]

September 27, 2010

ABB wins comprehensive service contract for Boliden’s Aitik mine

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a maintenance service contract from Boliden AB to maintain the high productivity, […]

September 22, 2010

Tenova TAKRAF wins iron ore bulk handling equipment orders in Brazil and Mauritania

Tenova TAKRAF was recently awarded a new order by Vale for an iron ore stacker to be installed at Ponta de Madeira Terminal, […]

September 22, 2010

Outotec to Supply Iron Ore Sinter Plant for SAIL in India

Outotec has won an order from Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) for the design and delivery of an iron ore sinter […]

September 13, 2010

Lokotrack & Lokolink – success of truckless system in Samarco

Samarco is an iron ore mining company formed by a joint venture between two giants: Vale and BHP Billiton. Samarco’s mine is […]

September 8, 2010

Anglesey Mining – Labrador barriers to be removed

Anglesey Mining plc’s 41% owned associate Labrador Iron Mines (TSX:LIM) has reported that agreement has been reached with the Innu Matimekush–Lac John […]

September 8, 2010

Metso to supply mining equipment to the Karara iron ore project in Australia

Metso will supply mining equipment to Gindalbie Metals Limited for their Karara iron ore project situated in the Midwest region of Western […]

August 31, 2010

ABB wins three-year maintenance partnership agreement in Oman

Agreement covers project planning, commissioning and long-term maintenance management to maximize efficient operation at Vale’s iron ore and pellet plant and distribution […]