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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.
Australian Mining Sector Forecast Iron Ore and Copper Mine Production Increase To June 2010
Australia forecast a strong rise in iron ore production and a 10 percent jump in copper mine output in the year to June 2010, even after factoring in a more prolonged economic slump that has already triggered supply curbs.
Australian Mining Companies Forecast Strong Increase Iron Ore-Copper Mine Production
Australia forecast a strong rise in iron ore production and a 10 percent jump in copper mine output in the year to June 2010, even after factoring in a more prolonged economic slump that has already triggered supply curbs.
Analysist Mining and Industry Sector : China’s Industry Sector Reopen Coal Mine Import After Deal Coal Prices Contract
A months-long dispute between Chinese coal miners and power generators over annual prices has unexpectedly opened the door to rising imports, despite lacklustre demand and a supply glut.
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 [...]
Chinese Expand Mining Investment in Zimbawe
Chinese investors who were part of a recent visiting delegation are eyeing significant investments within Zimbabwe’s gold and platinum sectors, the Herald Business has gathered.
While no figures could be obtained, this paper understands that the Chinese are admirers of Zimbabwe’s mining industry, and were keen to pour in money.
The 22-member delegation, which consisted of mining, [...]
Mindoro Resources Ltd.: Update From Agata Nickel Laterite Project
Mindoro Resources Ltd. is pleased to provide an update from the Agata nickel laterite project, where five coring drill rigs are in operation. Both limonite and saprolite horizons of the laterite are substantially thicker than anticipated, not only increasing tonnage potential, but also expanding market potential for the higher-value nickel material in the saprolite [...]
Steel maker shortage stalls energy project completions
Stalled Louisiana energy projects, including refinery and petrochemical expansions, are rebounding after a 2003 oil price crash. But the lack of qualified steel manufacturers has slowed project completions, according to analysts and energy managers.
“More Louisiana energy products are being green-lighted than ever before,” said John Anton, director of steel services at Watham, Mass.-based investment firm [...]
Soaring costs take shine off oil bonanza
The cost of building and developing offshore oil and gas projects has risen by more than 50 per cent over the past few years, one of the world’s leading energy consultancies has warned. The huge surge in cost has been overshadowed by the record profits the oil majors have generated in recent years.
Last week, ExxonMobil, [...]
