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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Iron ore prices hit record highs in early 2011, only to fall in the second half of the year on reduced demand steel demand for China. Nonetheless, iron ore producers seized the opportunity to invest in the expansion of their current iron ore projects across the globe. Continue reading » -
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
The price of iron ore has made a 26 percent gain over since hitting a low in late October. However many are cautious that the gains will be short lived because of the soft demand for steel. Continue reading » -
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Nigeria is looking to diversify its minerals and mining sector to reduce the dependence on oil as a source of national revenue. The West African country is looking to produce 2 million tonnes of iron ore in 2012 through the state owned National Iron Ore mining Co. Ltd. Continue reading » -
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
By 2015 iron ore production is set to grow by 53 percent. This has worried investors that falling prices will hurt the bottom line of some of the world’s largest mining firms. Recent movements in share prices have reflected these concerns. Yet the heads of the BHP, Vale, and Rio Tinto remain confident. Continue reading » -
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Rio Tinto is the second largest iron producer in the world. Last year the company’s net earnings for it iron division totaled over $10 billion. In this article we look at the company’s iron operations, exploration, and analyst predictions. Continue reading » -
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Concerns about the future of the iron market are growing. Investors considering their next move may want to consider oversupply, China's electricity and Japan's steel industry. Continue reading »
Metalloinvest Iron Ore Output Rises 9% in 2011
Bloomberg reported Russia’s Metalloinvest said output rose 9 percent last year to 40.1 million metric tons.
Cliffs See Lower Iron Ore Sales in Canada and Asia for 2012
Platts reported Cliffs Natural Resources (NYSE:CLF) is expecting sales to drop in Canada and Asia through 2012.
India’s Iron Ore Exports to China Down 24%
Platts reported new data from China shows imports of Indian iron ore fell 24% in 2011.
Iron Ore Rises on Increased Demand in China
Reuters reported prices of iron ore forward swaps rose on Thursday as investors bet China spot iron prices will recover.
Cliffs Natural Resources Reports End of Year Results
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE:CLF,EPA:CLF) reported its year-end results for 2011 and its outlook for 2012.
Iron Prospect in Congo Shows High-Grade Promise
Mining Weekly reported Kilo (TSXV:KGL) shares are 13% higher after announcing promising iron ore results from its joint-venture project.
Macarthur Awarded Western Australia State Grant for Iron Exploration
Macarthur Minerals Limited (TSX:MMS,OTCQX:MMSDF) announced it has received an exploration incentive grant from the Western Australia government.
32.54% Iron Over 167.10 Metres Intersected on Zone Resources Inc.’s Labrador Trough Property
Diamond drill hole ZR11-07 on the Zone Resources Inc. (TSXV:ZNR,FWB:7ZR) Moore-Ross Mountain property in the Labrador Trough of northern Québec intersected an average of 32.54% Fe over 167.10 metres.
Atlas Iron Cuts Production Targets
Atlas Iron (ASX:AGO) reported it has cut its production targets for the financial year because of the impact of Tropical Cyclone Heidi.
Central Iron Ore Applies for Additional Exploration Licenses
Central Iron Ore Ltd. (TSXV:CIO) announced it has applied for six new exploration licences at its Perinvale South iron ore project.
Spot Iron Ore Likely to Remain Unchanged
Reuters reported spot iron ore prices are unlikely to change with China away on Lunar New Year holiday.
Western Australia EPA Approves BHP Iron Expansion
Mining Weekly reported BHP’s (NYSE:BHP,ASX:BHP) proposed iron ore mine expansion in Western Australia has been approved by the EPA.
Cardero Issued Three Prospecting Licenses in Ghana
Cardero Resource Corp. (TSX:CDU,NYSE:CDY,FWB:CR5) announced its Ghanaian joint venture partner, Emmaland, has received three prospecting licenses.
Spot Iron Ore Falls to Two Week Low
Reuters reported spot iron ore prices fell to a two-week low as trading thinned in China.
Commodity Investor Amine Bouchentouf: Iron Companies to Watch in 2012
Resource Investing reported Amine Bouchentouf’s recommendations of iron ore companies to watch in 2012 including Vale (NYSE:VALE) and Cuervo Resources (CNSX:FE,FWB:CRR).
- Cuervo Resources Inc.- Iron Ore Exploration in the Peruvian Andes
- Zone Resources Inc. – Developing the Girard Iron Property
Asides
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