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Vote of confidence in coal future — by wallacep — created Jan 20, 2010 03:31 PM

A commitment of more than half a billion dollars to the expansion of the export coal industry in central Queensland has been commended by the Queensland Resources Council (QRC).

Resurgent global steel production supports iron ore — by wallacep — created Jan 20, 2010 03:39 PM

The iron ore market has recovered from the GFC, supported by a rise in steel production of 14 per cent from October to December last year, according to equity research firm Resource Capital Research (RCR).

Rio’s operations review reflects commodities recovery — by wallacep — created Jan 20, 2010 03:47 PM

It was another strong quarter of iron ore production, driven by continuing high demand from China, for Rio Tinto’s Pilbara operations which achieved record sales for both the quarter and full year.

Thermal coal demand spikes as Chinese power disrupted — by wallacep — created Jan 20, 2010 03:50 PM

Thermal coal spot prices surged as heavy snow threatened power supplies in northern China recently, and offshore oil and gas operations were also affected.