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Mining in Africa

Brazilian group targeting more African opportunities Restricted

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Brazilian diversified mining major Vale has confirmed that its portfolio includes investments of $7.7-billion in projects in nine African countries. Speaking at a recent seminar on Africa hosted by Brazil’s National Economic and Social...
18th May 2012
 
 
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Developments in Namibian mining indicate growth of sector Restricted

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The Namibian Minister of Environment and Tourism has given environmental clearance to Australia-based uranium explorer Deep Yellow for its 95%-owned Shiyela iron-ore project.


18th May 2012
 
 
MANGANESE

Artillery Peak mine proves 'economically attractive', to cost $477m Restricted

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TSX-V-listed American Manganese on Thursday reported that a preliminary feasibility study for the fully owned Artillery Peak manganese project in Mohave county, Arizona, had revealed an “economically attractive” financial model. The project...
17th May 2012
 
 
CAPITAL EXANSION

BHP may delay at least two mega projects to rein in spending Restricted

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BHP Billiton, the world's biggest miner, is likely to delay signing off on at least two mega projects after its chairman put the brakes on an $80-billion plan to grow the company's iron-ore, copper and energy operations, analysts say. Slumping...
17th May 2012
 
 
IRON-ORE

Updated mineral resource estimate at Moonlight spurs confidence Restricted

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ASX-, Aim- and JSE-listed iron-ore developer Ferrum Crescent said the results of the updated Joint Ore Reserves Committee-compliant mineral resource estimate for its Moonlight iron ore deposit, in Limpopo, significantly increased confidence and...
16th May 2012
 
 
DIVERSIFIED MINERS

World’s biggest miner pulling in its horns Restricted

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The world’s biggest mining company is pulling in its investment horns. BHP Billiton chairperson Jac Nasser says that the investment climate has changed since the company spoke of spending $80-billion on project growth by 2015. “As much as...
16th May 2012
 
 
IRON-ORE

India invites China to set up pelletisation plants Restricted

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The Indian government has invited Chinese resource and steel companies to set up iron-ore pelletisation units in order to take advantage of the recently announced fiscal incentives to add value to the mineral. A memorandum of understanding has...
16th May 2012
 
 
IRON-ORE

Light turns amber for iron-ore investment – BHP Billiton Restricted

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The light has turned amber for additional investment in iron-ore production, but it remains green for investment in copper, says the world’s biggest diversified mining company. A lower rate of growth is on the way in China’s demand for global...
15th May 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
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