ArcelorMittal invests $2.1B in Quebec’s iron ore expansion
ArcelorMittal (MT-N) is spending $2.1 billion to expand its Mont-Wright mining complex and Port-Cartier in Quebec.
Iron Ore
Champion Minerals discovers new iron zone at Lac Moire (May 20, 2011)
The first five drill holes at the Lac Moire iron ore project in northeastern Quebec have identified significant new iron mineralization and Champion Minerals (CHM-T) has increased its drill program there by 2,000 metres to 7,000 metres.
Forging deals in the Labrador Trough (May 16, 2011)
As the acquisition of Quebec-focused iron ore producer Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines (clm-t) by resource giant Cliffs Natural Resources (clf-n) finally comes to a close, investors can’t help but wonder which company in the area is next in…
Stan Bharti explains Forbes & Manhattan’s market success
Vancouver – Hitting it big with one company during a career spanning more than two decades in the public mining sphere is certainly commendable. Two big market successes might even be considered remarkable. When it reaches three or more,…
Alderon gets initial Kami resource
A first resource for Alderon Resource’s (ADV-V) Kamistiatusset (Kami) iron ore project in western Labrador has established a global resource of 608 million indicated and inferred tonnes.
Giustra shell joins rush for West African iron ore (April 25, 2011)
Investors have come to expect share-dilutive deals from Frank Giustra, one of Howe Street’s best known and most followed penny stock promoters. This does not seem to make the deals any less appealing, however, given the promoter’s past…
Capstone bids $725 million for Far West, partners with KORES
Vancouver – Capstone Mining (CS-T) has made a $725 million bid for Far West Mining (FWM-T) for its Chilean copper project while bringing on Korean partner KORES to front the cash.
Cap-Ex focuses on Labrador iron
With several recent high-profile iron ore acquisitions in Eastern Canada, Cap-Ex Ventures (CEV-V) has picked an opportune time to re-launch as a Labrador Trough-focused exploration company.
Giustra shell joins rush for West African iron ore (April 12, 2011)
Vancouver – Investors have come to expect share-dilutive deals from Frank Giustra, one of Howe Street’s best known and most followed penny stock promoters. This does not seem to make the deals any less appealing, however, given the promoter’s…
Alderon releases initial Kami resource
Vancouver – A first resource for Alderon Resource’s (ADV-V) Kamistiatusset (Kami) iron ore project in western Labrador has established a global resource of 608 million indicated and inferred tonnes.
Cap-Ex Ventures focuses on Labrador iron
Vancouver – With several recent high-profile iron ore acquisitions in eastern Canada, Cap-Ex Ventures (CEV-V) has picked an opportune time to re-launch as a Labrador trough-focused exploration company.
Tata invests in New Millennium Capital
Tata Steel of India has joined the ranks of foreign steelmakers trying to nail down long-term iron ore supply in Canada. The South Asian steel giant has signed a binding agreement with New Millennium Capital (NML-V) to develop the…