Vale Mega Carrier Enters China for the First Time Since 2012 Ban
Iron – Mining Weekly reported that a giant ship carrying iron ore owned by Vale SA has entered a port in eastern China, marking its first entry since its ban in January 2012.
Articles Tagged "BHP Billiton"
Vale Iron Production Falls More Than Analyst Estimates on Permitting Delays
Iron – Bloomberg reported that Vale SA’s first quarter iron ore output dropped 3.5% to 67.5 million metric tons after permit shortages and operational limitations.
BHP Still Needs Approval For Design Engineering to Proceed with Jansen
Potash – The Globe and Mail reported that, although BHP's enormous Jansen project is moving its way through the approval process, it is still waiting the go-ahead from design engineering after deciding to increase the project's size substantially.
BHP to Report Production Increase on Higher U.S. Gas Prices
Gas – Reuters reported that BHP is expected to report an increase in quarterly output as a rise in U.S. gas prices has pushed production ahead.
BHP’s Copper Discovery at Succoth Will Pave Way for More Development
Copper – The International Business Times reported that BHP's recent copper discovery at Succoth was large enough to open the remote Australian outback location up to resource development.
Uranium Mining in Australia
Uranium – Australia, the third-largest uranium producer in the world, is home to nearly one-third of the world’s known uranium resources.
Near-term Potash Producers Ramping Up
Potash – Renewed Chinese and Indian potash contracts are building confidence in the potash market. Which projects will help supply future demand is still an open question as companies rush to bring supply online.
BHP Says Iron Ore Prices Will Decline in Coming Years
Iron – Reuters reported that BHP Billiton said the prices of iron ore will decline over the next few years as major iron ore companies have plans to boost production by 2015 and demand from China weakens.
Toro in Talks With 7 Potential Asia Partners for Wiluna Uranium Mine
Uranium – Bloomberg reported that Toro Energy Ltd, which is planning to develop the Wiluna uranium mine for US$279million Australia, is in talks with potential partners from China, South Korea, and Japan.
Possible Copper Surplus in 2013: BHP
Copper – Bloomberg reported that BHP feels that supply may outpace demand this year on increasing stockpiles and production.
