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India: a new star for mining entrepreneurs? Part two — by wallacep — created Jan 26, 2010 09:48 AM

At 1.1 billion and growing rapidly, India’s population is expected to surpass that of China by 2045, and with it the demand for minerals. To date, Australia has been a key beneficiary of this demand with India being a major export destination.

New report highlights benefits of natural gas — by wallacep — created Jan 26, 2010 09:52 AM

Australia’s natural gas industry has welcomed the Climate Group’s 2009 Greenhouse Indicator Annual Report, highlighting the benefits of natural gas in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Fortescue shipments jump in December quarter — by wallacep — created Jan 26, 2010 09:55 AM

The volume of iron ore shipped by Fortescue Metals in the December quarter rose by almost 45 per cent from the previous corresponding period as the total ore mined over the same period also increased.

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.