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A global outlook for iron ore and steel: Part Two — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Apr 08, 2009 04:46 PM

The opening presentations at The Australian Journal of Mining’s 12th Annual Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast conference, on March 24th, gave delegates a global “bigger picture” of the economic downturn, its effect on steel and commodities markets and its possible ongoing effects.

Analysis: Heavy Mineral Sands – Part One — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Apr 08, 2009 04:52 PM

The mineral sands industry has experienced roller-coaster costs during the past 18 months with titanium feedstock producers having to face escalation in consumables including energy (oil ~ US$ 40-147), sulphuric acid for sulphate route producers (~US$50-420), green coke (~US$20-110) and caustic (US$320-1,000) prices increasing by up to 5 or 6 times for some of these items over this period.

Centennial Coal takes out mine safety award — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Apr 08, 2009 04:55 PM

Centennial Coal’s Newstan Colliery has taken out the major prize at the NSW Minerals Council (NSWMC) Health and Safety Innovations Awards, announced in the Hunter Valley on April 6th.

Exploring for minerals in the ‘Top End’ — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Apr 08, 2009 04:56 PM

The Northern Territory Geological Survey held its Annual Geoscience Exploration Seminar, in Alice Springs, from March 23rd to 25th. Tim Hutchins and John Dunster, of the NT Geological Survey, presented an overview of exploration efforts in the Territory during 2008. Here are some excerpts from their presentation.

WA Index rebounds 25 per cent during past two months — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Apr 08, 2009 05:00 PM

Wesfarmers Limited and Woodside Petroleum Limited have continued to lead the rebound in value of Western Australian listed companies, delivering a combined increase in capitalisation of $5.1 billion during March.