July 17, 2014 Vale sees iron ore prices coming back to historical levels CEO Murilo Ferreira thinks the ore may get close to 2011’s peak of $168 a ton.
July 16, 2014 Pilbara expansion boosts Rio Tinto iron ore output The world’s second-largest mining company’s produced 139.5 million metric tons of iron ore in the six months through June, while its shipments rose 20% to 142.4 million tons.
July 16, 2014 Tom Hayes’ trio of rare earth project contenders With the race on to develop non-Chinese REE sources, he suggests three projects likely to end up on the podium.
July 15, 2014 Sirius delays application for $2.7bn potash mine in English national park According to the company, the mine will employ about 1,800 workers during construction and generate 1,000 permanent jobs once opened.
July 15, 2014 China Gold International Resources completes issuance of US$500 mln corporate bond The bonds are expected to be listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited tomorrow.
July 14, 2014 Slow growth spoiling China’s appetite for coal In the first half of 2014, the country’s coal imports grew just 0.9%, compared with 13.3% a year earlier.
July 13, 2014 BHP sell-off could undo Billiton historic deal As BHP considers the sale of almost all of the businesses that Billiton brought to the 2001 merger deal, experts say the firm is likely to end up leaving London.
July 12, 2014 Beijing takes air pollution by the horns, imposes use of clean coal This is the first time China enforces the use of clean coal, and it follows a series other pollution-curbing measures.
July 11, 2014 Peru set to become world’s second largest copper producer in 2016 Currently China is the second largest producer of the red metal, with an annual output of about 1.6 million tonnes per year.
July 9, 2014 Australia’s big three miners to regain control of iron ore sector Billionaire Andrew Forrest, who made his fortune as the driving force behind Fortescue, says high cost competitors will exit the market shortly.
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
