Rio Tinto Looks to Start Exports from Oyu Tolgoi
Copper – Rio Tinto could be a few short weeks away from exporting metal from the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia.
Articles Tagged "Vale"
S. African Billionaire Motsepe Eyes Iron Ore Industry in Guinea
Iron – Mining Weekly reported that African Rainbow Minerals’ executive chairperson and South African mining magnate, Patrice Motsepe wants to invest in Guinea’s iron ore.
Vale Sheds Argentine Potash Project
Potash – Brazilian mining heavyweight Vale has come to an agreement with the Argentine government to drop its Rio Colorado potash project.
Will Development Pitfalls Create a Global Potash Shortage?
Potash – Here's the story on potash according to Analyst Andrea Rubakovic: The major players are planning for long-term demand by developing brownfield projects, but they're running into hurdles. Meanwhile, juniors are having trouble financing greenfield projects. Does this mean we're in for a global supply pinch? If so, who could be positioned to profit?
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.
Protesters Block Vale Mine Over Compensation
Coal – Reuters reported that protesters blocked the entrance to Vale's biggest coal mine in Mozambique, arguing that they were due relocation compensation from five years ago.
Vale Resumes Coal Shipments After Rain Delay
Coal – Mining Weekly reported that Vale is resuming coal shipments on Mozambique coal contracts after they were suspended by heavy rains.
Strikes and Project Costs Hamper Major Potash Producers
Potash – Project costs, labor disputes and concerns regarding "national interest" are front and center in the potash market as companies reassess opportunities.
China Rains on Iron Ore’s Parade
Iron – Weaker-than-expected construction activity and new curbs on home buying are raising concerns about iron ore's recent run and are prompting some analysts to lower their price forecasts.
Is Zambia the Next Cobalt Hotspot?
Cobalt – Glencore is making a bet on Zambian cobalt — will other miners move to tap the nation’s significant potential?
