Mining
Coal ministry deallocates 14 coal blocks
05 May 2011
Rio Tinto plans to de-list Riversdale
30 Apr 2011
SC halts operations at 19 mines in Karnataka
30 Apr 2011
The Supreme Court yesterday halted operations of 19 iron ore mines in Bellary district, clearing the way for the implementation of recommendations against rampant illegal mining in the state
Gold breaches the $1,500/ounce barrier
20 Apr 2011
Goa CM wants duty reduction on iron ore exports
18 Apr 2011
De Beers sees slowdown in Indian diamond market
13 Apr 2011
Rio Tinto assumes control of Riversdale Mining
08 Apr 2011
Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto today acquired a majority interest in Riversdale Mining Limited, taking control of significant tier one coking coal projects
China raises rare earth production for 2011 by a meagre 5 per cent
01 Apr 2011
China has also not indicated if it will restore slashed export quotas, an issue of importance for high-tech industries around the world.
India’s gold demand to grow to 1,200 tonnes by 2020, says study
31 Mar 2011
Gold demand in India will continue to grow and is likely to reach 1,200 tonnes by 2020, at current price levels, according to study released by the World Gold Council.
Iron ore export likely to fall 50 per cent: Fimi
31 Mar 2011
BHP to invest $7.4 billion in expansion of Australia operations
25 Mar 2011
BHP Billiton has reported a 72 per cent surge in net profit at $10.52 billion for the six months ended 31 December 2010
India gold imports may hit record high in 2011
22 Mar 2011
Monnet group acquires Indonesian coal firm for $24 million
21 Mar 2011
The acquisition, made through its 100-per cent owned subsidiary, gives Monnet access to one of the largest thermal coal mines with estimated reserves of 65 million tonnes
Mining experts in short supply, says CII study
14 Mar 2011
Rio Tinto raises offer price for Riversdale
12 Mar 2011
Essar group to revive Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company
10 Mar 2011
Essar Africa Holdings Limited, a privately held company of the Essar group, will inject an initial $750 million to restart production at Zimbabwe's state-run steel firm
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