September 26, 2014 Vale orders 10 more mega-carriers Brazilian giant's Valemax vessels capable of carrying double the ore of competitors' fleets changes the China export game.
September 26, 2014 World Gold Council bullish on demand, ETFs role Industry body sees demand rising as economic growth lifts consumers’ incomes.
September 26, 2014 Peru tames a $2 Billion rogue industry Peru’s Central Government has sent thousands of troops into the jungles of Madre de Dios to confiscate and destroy illegal mining equipment. With unregulated, untaxed gold mining operations estimated at…
September 25, 2014 Chile sees $105bn mining investment in next decade The massive figure includes a recently announced $23.5 billion for state-owned copper miner Codelco to revamp century-old mines that are running out of profitable ore.
September 25, 2014 CHART: BHP before and after spin-off Bubble chart shows heavy reliance on iron ore and oil for revenues and profits post demerger.
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 Anglo American says wins license for slurry pipe at Brazil mine Miner Anglo American said on Wednesday it won environmental regulatory approval to operate the slurry pipe at its Brazilian iron-ore project Minas Rio, a crucial step in meeting a deadline…
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 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 22, 2014 New toxic spill reported at Mexican copper mine So far Grupo Mexico has been charged with more than $3 million in fines, and could face more.
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