Articles Tagged "mining"

Baltic dry index: Iron market revival

By Melissa Pistilli-Exclusive to Iron Investing News The Baltic Dry Index (BDI), what has been referred to as the “canary in the coal mine” for global trade health, rose 7.5 per cent on Friday. This latest development has injected a dose of optimism into the iron ore market.                                                                       “Indications are that miners have been [...]

14 sponge iron plants have iron ore mines

Out of the total 105 sponge iron plants operating in Orissa, 14 units have iron ore mines of their own. Out of the remaining 94 units, Orissa Mining Corporation (OMC), the state owned mining company, is supplying iron ore to 29 units. For full story, click here

BHP’s takeover of Rio dies

By Melissa Pistilli-Exclusive to Iron Investing News BHP Billiton’s hostile takeover bid for rival Rio Tinto finally came to an end last week. On November 25, BHP announced it was dropping its $66 billion bid for Rio due to the current global economic crisis and Rio’s $42.1 billion in debt. The takeover process had begun [...]

Anglo American Plc keen on Indian tie-ups in mining

Global mining major Anglo American Plc today said it is keen on roping in local players to forge joint ventures in India’s mining sector, where the UK-based firm intends to be a long-term player.The company is interested in iron ore mining in the country. For full story, click here