Iron Ore Ship Disabled in Brazil
CNBC reported a South Korean-owned carrier chartered by Vale SA (SAO:VALE5) is disabled in a Brazilian port and loaded with iron ore.
CNBC reported a South Korean-owned carrier chartered by Vale SA (SAO:VALE5) is disabled in a Brazilian port and loaded with iron ore.
Bloomberg reported Brazil plans to boost taxes on iron ore as part of a plan to overhaul mining regulations.
Reuters reported Vale (NYSE:VALE,SAO:VALE5) plans to produce at full capacity in 2012, reflecting optimism that China can weather any potential slowdown.
Reuters reports MMX (SAO:MMXM3) said a study showed the firm's iron ore resources stood at 3.1 billion tonnes.
Bloomberg reports Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA (SAO:USIM5) wants to quadruple its iron-ore production.
Bloomberg reports Noble Group Ltd. (SIN:N21) in China bought five iron-ore shipments from Ferrous Resources Ltd. in Brazil.
Bloomberg reports that Vale S.A. (NYSE:VALE,SAO:VALE5) sees no slowing down in China's demand for iron ore as the country builds 35 million low-cost homes.
Bloomberg reports that OSX Brasil SA (SAO:OSXB3) said it gained approval for financing from a government-run fund and it may borrow $1.7 billion.
Bloomberg reports most Brazilian stocks gained as the cheapest valuations in two and a half years lured investors, offsetting a drop in commodity prices.
Forbes reports Goldman Sachs increased its price target on shares of Vale (NYSE:VALE) to $44.
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