September 1, 2011 FLSmidth poised to expand extensively in the African minerals arena FLSmidth is poised to expand extensively into the minerals arena, a key corporate strategy that is only likely to be challenged by the skills shortage. So says Peter Lohrmann, newly…
September 1, 2011 LKAB iron ore trains equipped for ecodriving save energy and the environment LKAB is investing in new technology that will make ore transport up to 20% more energy efficient and help to maximise utilisation of the Ore Railway between Riksgränsen and Luleå…
September 1, 2011 $93bn a year needed for Africa infrastructure Global law firm DLA Piper on Wednesday estimated that Africa would need an estimated $93-billion infrastructure investment each year.
August 31, 2011 PNG’s new leaders try to assuage miners while tightening grip on power Papua New Guinea’s new prime minister Peter O'Neill and the country's Investment Promotion Authority have moved to quell concern about proposed changes governing ownership of resources in the country saying…
August 31, 2011 Amid oil sands growth, a boom for natural gas The rapid growth of Canadas oil sands is expected to dramatically increase its consumption of natural gas over the coming decade, a prospect that stands to help Albertas gas industry…
August 31, 2011 First Nation invests in potash in Saskatchewan Upon returning from my latest site visit and video shoot detailing a partnership for potash in Saskatchewan between Encanto Potash [EPO – TSX.V] and the Muskowekwan First Nation (MFN), I…
August 31, 2011 Rodney Cooper: Bullish on iron ore and copper Rodney Cooper, a senior mining analyst with Dundee Capital Markets in Toronto, has some rather bullish forecasts for iron ore and copper prices. But given the worldwide economic malaise and…
August 31, 2011 Quebec’s tiny Century Iron gets $120 million China injection Quebec minnow Century Iron Mines (CVE:FER) said Wednesday that China's Wuhan Iron and Steel (WISCO) will invest $120 million over two years in three joint ventures to explore and develop…
August 31, 2011 South Africa may force mining sector into beneficiation South Africa's mining sector could be forced to take part in beneficiation activities, the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) has indicated. Mining licences could be granted with conditions attached to…
August 31, 2011 NYMEX-U.S. crude ends shade lower, monthly decline sharp US crude futures ended a choppy session slightly lower on Wednesday, slipping late as equities markets pared gains and as government data released earlier showing a big rise in crude…
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
