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First Point Minerals Acquires Two Properties in Norway

First Point Minerals has reported that it has purchased two properties in Norway, after the discovery of anomalous iron-nickel alloy through its ongoing exploration program.

From First Point Minerals Corp. 7 Jul 2012

Arrowstar Resources Prepares for Exploration at Rannie Lake Iron Ore Project

Arrowstar Resources has reported that it is preparing to carry out an exploration campaign at the Rannie Lake iron ore project, located in Canada. It has finalized a desk top research of the available information.

30 Jun 2012

Atlas Iron Receives Final Environmental Approvals for Mt Dove Project

Atlas Iron has announced that it has updated the progress on its targeted production rate of 12 mtpa by next year end.

From Atlas Iron Limited 26 Jun 2012

Latin America Has What China Needs

Mr. Erik Bethel, Managing Partner of SinoLatin Capital, the premier investment platform between China and Latin America focused on natural resources and commodities, spoke at the 2012 Mines and Money Beijing Conference, June 19-21st, 2012 at the China World Summit Wing.

25 Jun 2012

Sunset Cove Drills Second Hole at Carolay Silver Property

Sunset Cove has announced that it has drilled a second diamond hole, DDH-06, at the Carolay Silver Property. The company has drilled the hole to a depth of 301 m and the hole has traversed two structures. The Carolay 1 vein and the Carolay vein have been crossed at 226 m and 193.06 m, respectively.

25 Jun 2012

Rio Tinto Takes Next Steps In Its Iron Ore Development Plans

Rio Tinto is taking the next steps in its phased investment programme by committing US$4.2 billion (100 per cent basis US$6.2 billion) to develop its tier one iron ore business. The investment covers US$3.7 billion (100 per cent basis US$5.2 billion) for expansion of the industry-leading Pilbara iron ore operations in Western Australia and US$501 million (100 per cent basis US$1.0 billion) for further infrastructure development at the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea.

20 Jun 2012