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Rio Tinto Group Estimates Iron Ore Production Rose 7.5 Percent
Largest mining company Rio Tinto would predict an increase in iron ore demand from steel makers. Therefore, Rio Tinto will increase iron ore production of 7.5 percent. Rio Tinto iron ore will produce up to 210 million to 215 million metric tons in the second and third quarters. Production of iron ore was sourced from [...]
BHP Reported The Production Of Iron Ore In The Fourth Quarter Decreased 10 Percent
BHP Billiton is the largest companies based in Melbourne. BHP Billiton is one of the largest mining company producing iron ore after Rio Tinto, Vale. The three companies are companies that supply the world supply of iron ore.
Xstrata Will Identify and Execute Potential Purchase Mining Companies and Mine Exploration
Xstrata Plc’s Chief Executive Officer Mick Davis said takeover opportunities are starting to appear after a rout in commodity prices sent shares of mining companies plunging. bloomberg.com is reporting.
China Coal Mining Company, Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. Plans Take Over Felix Resources
Yanzhou Coal Mining Co.’s talks to take over Felix Resources Ltd., whose stock gained 9 percent last year, have stalled after price disagreements, two people with knowledge of the matter said.
The Biggest Mining Companies, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton Downgrade Forecast Slashed
Mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have had their earnings estimates slashed by up to 45 per cent, as analysts downgrade forecasts because of low metal prices and softer demand.
Coal Mining Companies Future on Global Crisis, Anglo Coal Cut Mining Jobs
Anglo American Plc’s coal unit, which has closed two mines in Australia this year, will slash a further 650 staff from operations in the country and monitor future production amid a slump in demand.
China Mining Investment and Development in Australia May Hold
Australia’s Senate may hold an inquiry as early as next week to scrutinize investments by Chinese state-owned companies after Aluminum Corp. of China’s bid for a stake in Rio Tinto Group.
Mine Prices Market and Trade Forecast Analyst, Coal, Iron Ore and Copper Mine Demand Slump
Copper prices may average $1.55 a pound, a 9 percent decline from Macquarie’s November forecast of $1.70, and 55 percent lower than the average price in 2008, analysts led by London-based Jim Lennon said in an e-mailed report today.
U.S Steelmaker to Slash Production Impact Global Crisis and Economic Slowdown
After posting record profits, steel makers are facing a harsh new reality: dwindling orders, production cuts, layoffs. And tougher times lay ahead, analysts say.
