Articles Tagged "iron ore mines"

China To Plough Investments Into Iron

By Kishori Krishnan Exclusive to Iron Investing News China is set to accelerate investment in iron ore projects in Australia, the world’s biggest exporter, after the collapse of its deal to buy stakes in mines owned by the Rio Tinto Group (RIO:AU). Australia has A$26 billion (US$ 21 billion) of proposed new iron ore mines, [...]

Iron Market: Heading For A Glut?

By Kishori Krishnan Exclusive To Iron Investing News The alarm bells have started ringing. On the sidelines of a mining conference, Rio Tinto said iron ore prices are certain to fall in 2009, the first decline in seven years, but not by the 50 per cent suggested by some steel makers. On the spot market, [...]