Demand for iron ore ramps up expansion
Strong market demand, addressing operating bottlenecks and improving winter performance were the key drivers behind…
Iron Ore
Despite Turkish troubles, Eldorado plans new mine at Efemukuru
Vancouver – Undeterred by the forced closure of its Kisladag gold mine in Turkey, Eldorado Gold (ELD-T, EGO-X) is f…
Wrench thrown in Pallinghurst-Consmin deal
Australian metal producer Consolidated Minerals (CSMBF-O, CNM-L, CSM-A) now has a rival suitor, of a sort.
Pallinghurst ups offer for Consmin, ahead of new bidder
Australian metal producer Consolidated Minerals (CNM-L, CSM-A) now has a rival suitor, of a sort.The company an…
Cons Thompson seeks control of Wabush Mines
Toronto-based junior Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines (CLM-V, CLMZF-O) has struck a deal to buy from steelmakers Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF-N) and Stelco (STE-T, SECNF-O) their combined 71.4% interest in t…
Editorial: Uranium, iron ore deals take centre stage
Mergers and acquisitions continued to be the major theme of the mining sector during the week ended June 9, the twenty-third trading week of 2007.
Cons Thompson aims to buy majority stake in Wabush Mines
Toronto-based junior Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines (CLM-V) has struck a deal to buy from Cleveland-Cliffs (C…
Quinto examines iron tailings project (March 05, 2007)
Quinto Mining (QU-V, QUTMF-O) is hoping for some quick cash from iron tailings at the Lac Jeannine iron mine in northeastern Quebec.
Rio Tinto earns US$7.4B in 2006
Surging demand from China for iron ore and copper resulted in a record-setting year for Rio Tinto (RTP-N, RIO-L) in 2006, but the company expects to see some moderation in 2007.
Quinto examines iron tailings project (February 13, 2007)
Quinto Mining (QU-V) is hoping for some quick cash from iron tailings at the Lac Jeannine iron mine in northeastern…
Palladon bought out of copper project
Western Utah Copper has ended its joint venture with Vancouver-based Palladon Ventures (PLL-V) by buying it out of …
Consolidated Thompson looks to consolidate
Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines (CLM-V) may be looking to consolidate iron ore projects along the Quebec and Labra…