Western Australian mining companies could cost the state government up to $2.4 billion if they decide to fight the proposed $5-a-tonne ‘levy’ on iron ore exports.
The fee, which up until now has been
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Commodity update for Q3 2016
A breakdown on how the major commodities have performed this year, and which are shaking off the slump, and those still in a trough.
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Iron ore oversupply to grow worse
The current iron ore market glut will only get worse in coming years as larger operators increase volumes and more mines come online.
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New website launched to combat proposed iron ore tax
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) together with the Chamber of Minerals & Energy have launched an Iron Ore Facts website in response to Brendon Grylls’ proposed tax.
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Iron ore price begins to slip
The price of iron ore has slumped to a six-week low, hitting $US57.40 a tonne, according to The Steel Index.
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BHP slams proposed mining tax
BHP head of minerals in Australia, Mike Henry, has hit back against WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls’ mining tax proposal which would make WA the highest iron ore tax region in the world.
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BHP publish Samarco dam failure findings
A panel commissioned to investigate the cause of BHP and Vale’s Samarco mine dam failure have released their findings.
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Westpac forecasts iron ore’s collapse
Westpac has predicted iron ore’s return to gloomier days, falling below US$40 per tonne next year.
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Rio Tinto celebrates half a century of Pilbara iron ore export
Rio Tinto has celebrated 50 years since its first contracted iron ore shipment set sail.
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FMG releases its latest mineral reserves figures
Fortescue Metals Group has released the latest figures on its current ore reserves and mineral resources.
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BHP makes gargantuan loss
BHP has recorded a loss of US$6.235 billion year on year, a 434 per cent decline from its position last year.
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RCR win Rio Tinto iron ore contract
RCR Tomlinson has been awarded a contract to provide materials handling systems at Rio Tinto’s Silvergrass mine.
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Downer wins contract extension at Karara
Downer has secured a four year contract extension with Karara Mining until March 2022
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Iron ore to leap even higher
This year’s iron ore rally is expected to continue due to the weakening US dollar and supported by Chinese growth, Prestige Economics president Jason Schenker says.
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FMG focusing on driving down debts, the perfect blend, at Diggers
Fortescue Metals has highlighted how its debt strategy is starting to pay dividends for the miner at Diggers & Dealers.
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Rio Tinto reinvesting in the Pilbara
Rio Tinto has announced it will invest $338 million to complete development of its existing Silvergrass iron ore mine.
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Anglo American knocks back merger, despite fears of worsening slump
Anglo American has reportedly rejected a merger offer from Vedanta Resources, despite CEO Mark Cutifani’s fears the worst is yet to come.
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Rio Tinto to turn to contractors for iron ore
Rio Tinto has announced it will now only hire contract labour for its iron ore operations.
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BHP records production declines as it continues ‘streamlining’
BHP has recorded a drop in first half production levels across the board.
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Rio Tinto releases second quarter production results
Rio Tinto has seen production increases across the board, seeing a leap in all segments bar coking coal.
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