March 1, 2012

Global nickel surplus may constrain stainless steel pricing

Surplus nickel and Chinese nickel pig iron production, may combine to lower nickel prices and keep stainless steel prices in check.

March 1, 2012

Union calls for criminal charges against Vale over nickel mine fatalities

A United Steelworkers investigation says Vale's Stobie nickel mine fatalities could have been avoided and has called on the Ontario Government to bring criminal charges against the company.

February 29, 2012

OFL accuses Vale of whitewashing investigation into double fatality, calls for criminal investigation

Ontario Federation of Labour President Sid Ryan accused multinational mining corporation, Vale, of whitewashing an internal investigation into a 2011 double fatality at its Stobie Mine in Sudbury. ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA--(Marketwire…

February 29, 2012

Scotiabank’s report paints optimistic outlook for copper, zinc and nickel

As Canadian exports of iron ore and uranium to China continue to increase dramatically, Beijing will benefit from higher-quality ore and diversification of supply sources, predicts economist Patricia Mohr in…

February 24, 2012

Sherritt expects volatile nickel market

Sherritt International Corp. expects a volatile nickel market this year and next as the global demand picture for the commodity remains unclear, according to its top executive.

February 20, 2012

Quadra FNX Securityholders Approve Plan of Arrangement With KGHM

Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. ("Quadra FNX") (TSX:QUX) is pleased to announce that its securityholders have approved the previously announced plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") involving Quadra FNX, 0929260 B.C. Unlimited…

February 14, 2012

Vale resuming Sudbury operations, says no 2012 production impact

Brazillian miner Vale SA said Tuesday it is gradually resuming mining at its underground nickel operations in Sudbury, Canada.

February 12, 2012

Glencore-Xstrata deal terms ‘must be revisited’

TORONTO: Fidelity Worldwide Investment said that while it supports Glencore International plc's STG23.8 billion (RM112.5 billion) takeover bid for Xstrata plc "in principle," the terms of the deal "need to…

February 12, 2012

BHP Billiton not ruling out production cutbacks

GLOBAL mining giant BHP Billiton yesterday warned that it could scale back production at unprofitable operations as commodity prices softened due to economic uncertainty. But BHP chief Marius Kloppers said…

February 10, 2012

Norilsk to open 40,000 t/y nickel project in Australia

Nickel major Norilsk is preparing to start its Honeymoon Well project, in Western Australia, following positive studies completed in 2011, director of overseas operations Roman Panov said this week.