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Queensland coal mines now threatened by massive cyclone

Forecasters warn Cyclone Yasi, similar in size and strength to Hurricane Katrina, may sweep deep inland, generating winds of up to 280 […]

Mineweb | February 1, 2011 | 5:09 pm

Moly Mines receives $250 million of help from China Development Bank to develop molybdenum/copper mine

Moly Mines Ltd. announced on Sunday that it received a commitment letter from the China Development Bank for US$250 million to be […]

MINING.com Editor | January 31, 2011 | 11:12 pm

Australia floods force ships to look for coal supplies elsewhere

Reuters reports: An increasing number of dry bulk carriers are departing eastern Australia’s coal ports empty-handed as devastating floods force companies to […]

MINING.com Editor | January 17, 2011 | 11:28 pm

Major Australian mining contract further increases global presence for Redpath Group

Copper Mines of Tasmania, a subsidiary of the world's largest zinc miner, Vedanta, is working with Redpath Australia, part of The Redpath Group (based in North Bay, Canada) on mine development and construction at Mt. Lyell, Tasmania.

International Mining | January 17, 2011 | 12:15 am

Australian mines will need months to pump out flood waters

According to mining contractors, coal mines in Australia's flood-ravaged Queensland state could take up to six months to return to full operation.

Mineweb | January 14, 2011 | 8:45 am

Australia coal losses mount

Australia’s devastating floods could remove 5 percent or more of steelmaking coal from world markets, a major bank estimated on Wednesday, as […]

MINING.com Editor | January 13, 2011 | 7:54 pm

Rio declares force majeure on Boyne aluminium

Premiums for spot primary aluminium in Asia are unlikely to rise after Rio Tinto declared force majeure on shipments from its Boyne […]

MINING.com Editor | January 13, 2011 | 7:49 pm

Contract miner Leighton says floods halt activities

Mining Weekly reports: ASX-listed contract miner and construction specialist the Leighton Group on Wednesday reported that a number of its contract mining […]

MINING.com Editor | January 13, 2011 | 6:52 pm

South Korea’s POSCO reluctant to pass rising steel costs to buyers

The chief executive of POSCO, the world's No.3 steelmaker, said it would be difficult to raise steel prices enough to cover rising raw materials costs stemming from flooding in Australia, which has affected coal mines, rail links and ports.

Mineweb | January 13, 2011 | 9:02 am

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