Archive for March, 2009

Revolution Technologies declares Iron acquisition

Revolution Technologies Inc. declared that a majority owned subsidiary Canada Iron Inc. has completed an option agreement to purchase a 100% interest in the Gunflint Iron deposit situated in Jean Township, 70 km southwest of the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Gary Handley, President, stated: We are very pleased to become a partner with [...]

Iron ore pricing delayed

Negotiations on the annual benchmark prices for iron ore imports in China are not likely to conclude before April 1, when a new annual agreement usually comes into effect, according to analysts. For full story, click here

Wits Basin reported completion of its iron ore joint venture

Wits Basin Precious Minerals Inc. declared that China Global Mining Resources Limited, its 50/50 joint venture company with London Mining Plc, has completed the acquisition of two companies, Maanshan Xiaonanshan Mining Co., Ltd and Nanjing Sudan Mining Co., Ltd, which own an iron ore mine and concentrator plant located in the Anhui and Jiangsu Provinces [...]

Iron Head Mining announced changes in business model

Iron Head Mining Corporation declared that the challenges of acquiring funds for the mining business in the current marketplace have resulted in the company evaluating its business models and developing a new model that is better suited for growth in the present environment. For full story, click here

Baffinland eligible for loan guarantee

Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation announced that it is eligible in principle for untied loan guarantees from the Federal Republic of Germany. For full story, click here