Noranda Inc. Not To acquire Rio Algom

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Noranda Inc. announced that it will not be proceeding with its bid to acquire the outstanding shares of Rio Algom Limited. For full story, click here

POSCO says may cut steel output if market worsens

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Posco, the world’s No 4 steelmaker, may cut output next year if market conditions deteriorate further and a weaker won currency depresses earnings in the coming months, the company said. For full story, click here

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Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines Limited Completes Acquisition Of Quinto Mining Corp.

Monday, December 29, 2008

Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines Limited and Quinto Mining Corp. announced that and Quinto has obtained Final Court approval in respect of the arrangement with Consolidated Thompson, and the parties have now completed the arrangement initially announced on April 21, 2008. For full story, click here    

Prices of ore fines would fall by about Rs 500 per tonne

Friday, December 26, 2008

Prices of ore fines would fall by about Rs 500 per tonne. NMDC sells calibrated iron ore between Rs 4,000-5,500 per tonne and fines at around Rs 3,000 per tonne. For full story, click here    

Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines Limited Completes Acquisition Of Quinto Mining Corp.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines Limited and Quinto Mining Corp. announced that and Quinto has obtained Final Court approval in respect of the arrangement with Consolidated Thompson, and the parties have now completed the arrangement initially announced on April 21, 2008. For full story, click here

IronClad Mining inks iron ore projects deal with Wuhan Steel

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

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  

Prices of ore fines would fall by about Rs 500 per tonne

Monday, December 22, 2008

Prices of ore fines would fall by about Rs 500 per tonne. NMDC sells calibrated iron ore between Rs 4,000-5,500 per tonne and fines at around Rs 3,000 per tonne. For full story, click here

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Mining firms expect duty cuts will help reduce losses only in sec

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Iron ore industry has welcomed the government’s decision to cut export duty on raw material. For full story, click here  

ArcelorMittal to pay $217 mn for Valin placement

Thursday, December 18, 2008

ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steelmaker, will pay up to 1.48 billion yuan ($217 million) to subscribe for shares in Hunan Valin Steel Tube & Wire Co. For full story, click here

Iron ore prices slashed

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Prices of iron ore lumps would go down by Rs 1,000-2,000 per tonne depending on quality. Prices of ore fines would fall by about Rs 500 per tonne. For full story, click here  

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