Citizens of the Ukrainian city of Donetsk have looked to the history books for a way forward from the civil unrest in recent months, and proposed a referendum to become part of the United Kingdom.
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Iron ore price in recovery
Iron ore prices are starting to take some pressure off miners, with the benchmark price of the commodity leaping 3.8 per cent on Thursday.
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Inefficient Chinese steel mills put on notice
The price of iron ore fell to an 18-month low as China signalled that it would cut off credit to inefficient steel mills.
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Increased energy efficiency in China could “strand” Australian mining projects
Increases in energy efficiency in Chinese manufacturing will temper demand for Australian coal exports and put billions of dollars in investment at risk.
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Atlas Iron inks improved sales contracts for 2014
Atlas Iron has announced the signing of new supply contracts on improved terms, reflecting the strength of the iron ore market.
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Gujarat receives a further $58m boost from Jindal
Jindal Steel has increased its stake in Gujarat NRE after investing a further $58 million into the company, adding a further 726 million shares its portfolio.
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Corrimal Cokeworks to close after 100 years of production
After producing coke for more than 100 years, Corrimal Cokeworks has announced plans to close the operation next April.
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Arrium expanding to gold and copper
Iron ore producer Arrium could soon expand to gold and copper production, new CEO Andrew Roberts said on Thursday.
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How steel changed the world: INFOGRAPHIC
Steel is essential for modern living, it is credited for the rise of the industrial world and its demand is almost insatiable.
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Leussink/Corts partnership to roll into Kazakh steel mills
Leussink Engineering has teamed up with German precision flat bearing company Corts Engineering to refurbish AcelorMittal steel mills in Kazakhstan.
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Chinese growth a boost for mining
A UBS economist has tipped a rise in China’s growth rate next year will see the country return to infrastructure investment which is good news for Australia’s resource sector.
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Indian iron ore exports slump
Indian iron ore exporters see close to a quarter drop in production rates as Chinese steel companies worry over reduce stockpile levels.
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If you want foreign workers, use Aussie steel, MP says
Illawarra MP Stephen Throsby has said miners should use more Australian made steel and equipment if they want to bring in foreign workers.
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