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Hard steel recovery rising coal prices, the battle for MacArthur
Prices are rising coking coal in the global recovery of the steel industry’s worst recession since the Second World War, fueling takeover Australian producer Macarthur Coal Ltd. Posco, JFE Holdings Inc. and Japan’s Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd. are among the Asian steel mills to accept an increase in contracts with producers for effective April 1. Heavy rains and floods in the state of Queensland in Australia are also adding pressure on prices by limiting exports. (more…) -
Anglo Pacific Group is awaiting the league this year with a Canadian list and more purchases of rights
There is no way London listed Anglo Pacific Group may be described as flamboyant, but it comes with goodies on a very consistent and the fan club is growing. In recent results for the year 2009 most forecasts brokers were hit with some ease, although they tended to err on the side of caution – which is understandable, since 2009 was far from being one years ordinary. As Peter points Boycott President 0f the first half of 2009 was characterized by falling stock markets and the banking crisis, while the second half saw an improvement in economic outlook and significantly higher prices for raw materials. (more…) -
Weekly Mining Report in Canada
The market performed in recent weeks in Canada. Financial reports fourth quarter in front of the stage before the Festival holiday Presidents of the United States on Monday and early Winter Olympics 2010 in Vancouver on Friday night. And, once all transactions must be done, the TSX Venture Exchange, home to junior exploration companies than anywhere else in the world, added 2.95 percent, while the TSX Gold Index had tacked on 1.27 percent. (more…)
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London Mining markets reports last week
The achievements in the first half were removed on Thursday and Friday, the market remained concerned about the financial health of some European countries, namely Greece and Portugal. These concerns fueled a more general malaise and commodities fell sharply, with the largest gold suffering of his day a fall of more than a year. The FTSE 100 miners was reduced by an average of 3.0 percent, while shares of medium and small capitalization slid 3.3 percent. (more…) -
BHP Billiton Given Most Optimistic as Demand from China Increase Again
Giant Mining companies in Australia, BHP Billiton has given the most optimistic assessment of the commodity markets after the collapse of the global economy. Chinese company said the increased demand for shipments of iron ore mining industry will rise, but warned markets could remain stable. From Sydney, Phil Mercer reports. Industry analysts said that iron ore prices could rise 10-20 percent this year due to increased demand from the global economy recovers.BHP Billiton, the world’s largest mining companies are also optimistic that the latest assessment of the key commodity markets. Production of iron ore companies, as well as copper, zinc and nickel increased in the last three months of 2009 due to strong demand from Chinese automakers and construction companies. (more…)