September 26, 2014 Aussie court stops Palmer’s firm attempt to axe Citic Pacific mining rights Today’s interim injunction prevents Mineralogy from stripping its Chinese business partner from its iron ore mining rights in the Pilbara.
September 25, 2014 Nickel price tipped to average $20,000t in 2015 as sector prepares for more buoyant annual gathering An average nickel price of US$20,000 per tonne has been forecast for Australian nickel producers in 2015 – but the sector has been urged to keep its grass roots focus…
September 24, 2014 Iron ore trade to grow 35% over five years Top iron ore miner Vale expected claw back market share from Australian competitors thanks to its Serra Sul mine and use of Valemax mega-carriers.
September 24, 2014 Valemax ban ‘effectively’ lifted Mega-carriers docking in China will see Brazilian giant Vale double export volumes to China over the next five years.
September 24, 2014 BHP to go ahead with London-listing of demerged $15bn firm New company would still have its primary listing in Australia, with secondary listings in South Africa and the UK.
September 24, 2014 China’s iron ore imports to fall in September — report Shanghai Metals Market warns slim profits and continuous declines in steel prices have dampened Chinese mills’ appetite for iron ore.
September 24, 2014 Low metal prices put chill on global mineral exploration Fresh data suggests it is still too early to celebrate a recovery in the sector.
September 23, 2014 Iron ore eradicates gains to hit lowest level since 2009 Iron ore is the lifeblood of industrial development with China’s ‘build it and they will come’ policy driving prices to a high of over $180 per tonne in 2011. Flash…
September 23, 2014 Rio Tinto celebrates Chow Tai Fook milestone with diamond masterpiece and new jewellery collection Diamonds from Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine in Western Australia will be showcased across China in an unprecedented fashion from next month, headlined by a special white and champagne diamond encrusted…
September 17, 2014 Australia govt forecast: Iron ore price below $100 for 5 years Iron ore will recover to above $90 a tonne over the medium term, but dips to low $70s not ruled out.
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