Increasing Chinese iron ore inventories in the June Quarter could be a result of simmering tensions between China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) and Rio Tinto over contract price negotiations, according to Resource Capital Research (RCR) iron ore analyst Dr Trent Allen.
17/07/2009
The world's largest iron ore miner, Vale, has moved to increase the iron ore benchmark price by more than 90% in negotiations with Japanese steel companies.
11/03/2010
THE Geraldton Iron Ore Alliance (GIOA) was boosted during November with the addition of a new member, Atlas Iron, who have two projects within the Mid-West region.
18/12/2007
BHP Billiton Iron Ore and Western Australia's Pilbara communities have celebrated a significant milestone in Australia's mining history by marking the 40th Anniversary of the railing and shipping of the first iron ore mined from the Mt Newman Project (now known as BHP Billiton Iron Ore's Newman Joint Venture).
14/07/2009
THE Geraldton Port’s iron ore export capability is set to increase substantially with the arrival of a new high-capacity iron ore shiploader.
17/10/2007
BC Iron has joined with Fortescue Metals (FMG) to develop the Nullagine Iron Ore Project in the Pilbara.
11/06/2009
Australia's iron ore exports are once again nearing record levels.
19/01/2010
China has opened the doors to an international iron ore trading centre which is set to pave the way for an iron ore price index.
25/05/2009
Iron Ore Holdings has announced an upgraded resource of 160 million tonnes at its Iron Valley Project in the Pilbara.
18/08/2009
The CSIRO and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) are jointly organising the Iron Ore 2009 Conference, which will focus on 'Ensuring Ongoing Growth' as iron ore demand returns to full swing.
16/07/2009
Rio Tinto has announced its plan to ship iron ore to India later this month.
18/12/2009
A PLANNING appeal decision has cleared the way for Midwest Corporation (MWC) to move its iron ore from road to rail.
22/02/2008
A merger of BHP and Rio’s Australian iron ore assets could increase benchmark prices, Euro steelmakers say.
17/11/2009
A report from Resource Capital Research has found the iron ore market has continued to improve, but its pricing future remains uncertain.
08/10/2009
The Western Australian Government has given a conditional approval for Australasian Resources' Balmoral South iron ore project.
11/03/2010
Following the successful completion of the phase one reverse circulation drilling program, Murchison Metals has announced a maiden inferred mineral resource estimate for its Rocklea Iron Ore Project.
10/02/2009
Polaris Metals and Mineral Resources Limited have entered into an agreement which grants Mineral Resources an exclusive option to acquire the rights to mine, process, transport and ship all of the iron ore deposited on Polaris' Poondano tenements.
22/04/2009
The ACCC will re-investigate claims that Rio and BHP’s Pilbara iron ore venture will effect market supply and competition.
26/03/2010
Fortescue Metals Group's (FMG) Pilbara Iron Ore and Infrastructure Project is on track for first ore shipment in mid-May, according to the company's Monthly Construction Report - February 2008.
31/03/2008
THE Western Australian Government has approved approved the Mt Gibson Iron Ore and Infrastructure Project.
16/08/2007