A fire has broken out at Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine screenhouse.
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Roy Hill workers asked to take a pay cut
Workers at Gina Rinehart’s $10 billion Roy Hill mine have been asked to take a pay cut.
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Centrex focuses on potash, turns its back on iron ore
In a sign of the challenges facing iron ore companies, one explorer has decided to walk away from developing the commodity.
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BRW rich list reflects tough year for iron ore
There were no prizes for guessing the tycoon who topped the BRW 2015 Rich List in Australia, however a rough year for iron ore miners has seen stocks plummet and fortunes dwindle.
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Analysts predict iron ore in for a $US10 price plunge
Both ANZ and Goldman Sachs have reiterated predictions that the price of iron ore will drop by at least $US10 per tonne.
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Why would we choose not to make money? Rio’s iron ore boss speaks out
Rio Tinto’s iron ore boss Andrew Harding says long-term demand for the commodity is strong, but warned high-cost producers would not last long in the current market.
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Iron ore falls below $US65
Just days after hitting a four-month high, the price of iron ore has fallen below $US65 per tonne.
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Mining rising out of the downturn
Mining has reached the bottom of the downturn and has begun its recovery, according to a new IBISWorld report.
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Rio Tinto in $1m think tank partnership
Rio Tinto has announced a $1 million partnership with international policy think tank Perth USAsia Centre.
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Arrium announces further write-downs
After a horror start to the year which saw the closure of its Southern Mining operation, Arrium has announced further write-downs.
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Is the gloom over? Iron ore hits a four-month high
The price of iron ore is trading at four-month highs.
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New iron mine approved in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Government has approved the development of a new iron ore mine which is set to create 200 jobs.
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South32 announces review of Samancor Manganese JV
South32 has announced a review of its Samancor Manganese joint venture which could lead to an impairment.
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Iron ore price rise self-defeating: Goldman Sachs
The price of iron ore is trading at a four-month high but Goldman Sachs has warned the market to prepare for another fall.
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Iron ore war heats up over royalties
The battle between Rio Tinto, Hancock Prospecting and Wright Prospecting has reached the high court.
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FMG rejects claims of its need for a partner
Fortescue has denied claims that its high cost per tonne levels will force it to partner with Chinese firms.
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Andrew Forrest denies he is selling his stake in FMG
Andrew Forrest says he has no plans to sell his stake in Fortescue Metals Group.
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Iron ore to remain rough, but stability is ahead
Iron ore has reached its trough and will continue its current growth pattern, but slowing demand out of China means it will not reach its earlier highs, the head of China’s iron and steel institute has said.
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Goldman Sachs says an iron ore production cull won’t work
A new report by Goldman Sachs says there is no benefit in the major miners cutting iron ore production.
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Iron ore continues its upwards movement
Iron ore lifted again overnight, providing welcome relief to miners as the downturn continues to bite.
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