Kalinganagar Industries Association, the industry body representing 10 industrial units in the Kalinganagar area in Jajpur district has sought the immediate reduction of iron ore and chrome ore prices by the Orissa Mining Corporation to save these units from being closed down. For full story, click here
Adriana Resources Inc. announced the completion of the 2008 exploration program at the Lac Otelnuk Iron Project located in Labrador Trough, Quebec, Canada. For full story, click here
The EU thought to favour benchmark pricing as the fairest way to set iron-ore prices for steelmakers. For full story, click here
Layoffs were aimed at achieving the company’s aim of reducing selling, general and administrative costs by $1 bn. For full story, click here
IronClad Mining Limited has signed a MoU with Wuhan Iron & Steel Corporation of China to jointly fund and develop two iron ore projects in South Australia. For full story, click here
BHP Billiton abandoned its year-long pursuit of Rio Tinto Group, blaming the rout in commodities prices and the credit-market squeeze for derailing the biggest hostile offer. For full story, click here
State-run mining giant NMDC Ltd has successfully negotiated a 102 per cent hike in export prices of iron ore from Japanese and South Korean steel mills, notwithstanding the global financial downturn. For full story, click here
Tata Metaliks said that one of its blast furnaces at the Kharagpur plant will be shut from tomorrow for the next three weeks to undertake repair work. For full story, click here
Global mining major Anglo American Plc today said it is keen on roping in local players to forge joint ventures in India’s mining sector, where the UK-based firm intends to be a long-term player.The company is interested in iron ore mining in the country. For full story, click here
Aim-listed mineral exploration company African Minerals on Friday announced that iron-ore miner London Mining had withdrawn its application for an interim injunction against the company, in the Marampa exploration license dispute. For full story, click here
Friday, November 28, 2008