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POSCO Makes Record Steel Price Cut On Import Threat
POSCO, the world’s No.4 steelmaker, unexpectedly cut its domestic product prices by up to 20 percent on Thursday, its biggest ever reduction, as a rebound in the Korean won threatened to open the door to cheaper imports.
Two Mining Companies Begin Construction New Underground Sage Creek Mine in West Routt
Peabody Energy and TwenÂtymile Coal Co. could begin construction on the new underground Sage Creek Mine in West Routt County as soon as 2010, a company spokesman said last week.
China Oil Company, PetroChina Co. Reported First Time Drop Profit Since 2001
PetroChina Co., the world’s second- largest company by market value, posted its first drop in full- year profit since 2001 after refining losses widened fourfold and crude oil prices slumped.
Mining Companies Optimistic, Mining Production and Industry Growth on Global Financial Crisis
Despite new data that shows just how much the mining industry has suffered as a result of the global financial crisis, the outlook was optimistic as mining companies and industry followers gathered in Toronto for an international convention Monday.
Global Mining Companies Plans Expansions Iron Ore Mine Output
Global iron ore prices are set to decline sharply in 2009 as demand for the steelmaking ingredient shrinks dramatically as a result of deepening world economic recession.
BHP Billiton Preview, Expanding Iron Ore Mine Supply Start
In a US version of its annual report released yesterday, the chairman, Don Argus, expressed disappointment in BHP’s recent share price performance.
BHP shares peaked at a record $49.55 in mid-May but have since fallen 27 per cent, although closing 35c higher at $36.40 yesterday amid a volatile market.
BHP BILLITON has painted a bullish view of [...]
Iron Ore Price and Demand Future, Vale Beats BHP, Rio as Top Pick on China Ore Demand
Cia. Vale do Rio Doce fell 27 percent this year in Sao Paulo, heading for the first annual decline since 2000. Now analysts say the world’s largest iron-ore producer is poised for its best performance in a decade.
Vale may double in the next year, more than twice the expected gains for the world’s biggest mining [...]
Two Biggest Mining Companies After Merge, An Ambition Becomes The Biggest Mine Company In World
Marius Kloppers is determined to win his $127bn battle to merge BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto, but must beat regulatory hurdles – and Rio’s opposition. Ruth Sunderland met a late starter who could become one of the globe’s most powerful men.
Marius Kloppers, chief executive of mining giant BHP Billiton, could be the patron saint of [...]
Mining Exploration Investment Future in HK Market and Trade
China Mine Exploration Company, Shenhua Energy Net Income Jump 160 percent. Angang Steel also slipped 0.8 percent.
Hong Kong shares posted their biggest single-day jump in five months on Monday, rising 3.5 percent as most blue chips rebounded following a Wall Street rally.
Though spurred by bargain hunting and short covering, market watchers expect the rally [...]
