Bloomberg reported Rio Tinto Group (ASX:RIO) and partners approved a $3.4 billion expansion of its iron ore operations in Western Australia.
Century Iron Mines Corporation (TSX:FER) has earned 51% interest in the Attikamagen iron ore property from Champion Minerals.
Mining Weekly reported ArcelorMittal (JSE:MIT) is seeking government approval before moving to buy an unnamed iron ore resource.
Bloomberg reported Cliffs Natural Resources (NYSE:CLF) may be the next takeover target in the iron industry since it is currently the cheapest miner.
India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE:IGC) announced it has expanded its production capacity by 50% and added 1.8 million tons of iron ore to its reserves.
Reuters reported iron ore is expected to rise slightly this week as Chinese steel mills return to work and stock up on the metal.
Anglo Pacific Group plc (TSX:APY,LSE:APF) announced it has agreed to a proposal with Red Rock Resources plc (LSE:RRR) to acquire 50% of Mount Ida.
Reuters Africa reported spot iron ore prices in China reached a two-month high on Friday.
Pöyry's Water & Environment group reported it will prepare a social and environmental impact for MPD Congo on its Zanaga iron ore mining project.
Reuters reported a merger between Glencore (LSE:GLEN) and Xstrata (LSE:XTA) will likely target iron ore as high margins tempt the potential mining behemoth.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012