2012 Iron Ore Market Outlook
Robust steel demand from China and a rising consumer confidence in the US could buoy the iron ore market in 2012
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2011 Iron Ore Market Trends
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.
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Steel Demand Boosts Iron Prices, Caution Remains
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.
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Nigeria’s Iron Production
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.
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Expanding Iron Ore Supply Weighs on Price
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.
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Rio Tinto’s Iron Operations
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.
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3 Factors Iron Investors Should Consider
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.
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More Iron from India May not Relieve Steelmakers’ Pain
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
High iron ore prices are a reality steelmakers have been trying to cope with. There are hopes that recent progress toward lifting an export ban in India will provide some relief, however, those hopes may be met with disappointment.
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Karnataka Ban on Iron Exports Urges China to Find Other Import Sources
Monday, November 22, 2010
Prices for iron ore might be on the rise following Friday’s announcement that Karnataka High Court will be continuing to uphold the State’s ban on iron ore exports.
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BHP and Rio Tinto Scrap Iron Ore Joint Venture
Monday, October 18, 2010
Iron ore prices held steady on Monday, with the benchmark index holding close to a five month high. In the near term, prices may gain extra momentum due to China’s nationwide power rationing policy.
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