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Shanxi Puda Coal Received Approval to Consolidate Four Additional Coal Mines in Pinglu County


In order to improve production efficiency and safety in the workplace and to reduce coal mine accidents, in early 2009, the province of Shanxi, the government issued a policy requiring the merger and consolidation of companies in the coal mining province of Shanxi. In accordance with government policy, large corporations coal production given the opportunity [...]

Mining Company BHP Billiton Iron Ore Production Highest Recorded


Mining company BHP Billiton iron ore production reported from several locations of their iron ore mines to reach the highest rate in the quarter. The highest production of iron ore from the Pilbara region, Western Australia. Production of iron ore from iron ore mines in the Pilbara region of about 54%.

Steel Company Arcelormittal Plans Iron Ore Purchases Increased In 2010


Indian steel maker, ArcelorMittal planning to increase purchases of iron ore in 2010. Increased purchases of iron ore in anticipation of shortage of iron ore that will be used to produce metal, special steel production. ArcelorMittal is also trying to improve its self-sufficiency in coking coal by 20 percent to 25 percent, from 15 percent.

Mongolian Government To Finish Mining Companies Selection To Explore Coal Mines Resources In Tavan Tolgoi Mine


Mongolia to develop mineral mining resources to advance the country’s economy, which can help people out of poverty. To attract investors and mining companies to explore mineral mining resources in territory of Mongolia territory, the government offered shares worth $ 2 billion.

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 [...]

British Mining Company Rio Tinto Reported Iron Ore Production In The Third Quarter Increased 12 Percent


UK’s biggest mining company Rio Tinto reported iron ore production until the third quarter increased 12 percent from last year. Increased production of iron ore produced from the combination of two mining company Rio Tinto. Two mining companies combined yaiut Plc and Rio Tinto Ltd. Rio Tinto.

Western Coal Corp. Plans to Boost Coal Mine Production to 10M tonnes by 2013


At its recent shareholder meeting, Vancouver-based Western Coal Corp. announced that it plans to boost annual coal output to 10 million tonnes by 2013. The company noted that metallurgical coal markets are recovering, with recent spot prices for coking coal now over US$170/tonne. Next year’s contract coal prices are also expected to be significantly higher [...]

China’s Coal Supply Dropped 3 Million Metric Tons Per Month


Accidents at coal mines in China resulted in China’s coal supply decreased 3 million metric tons per month. The decline affects the supply of coal in China’s coal consumption to 5 percent. China’s coal supply is used to support the growth of steel making industry. Government of China will take steps to close a number [...]

Petrol And Coal Offset Iron Decline In Strong June Result


BHP Billiton has delivered stronger than expected June quarter results, with higher petroleum output, aided by a resurgence of Bass Strait oil production, and coking coal offsetting a fall in iron ore production.