Mining NewsMining news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Vale May Revive Offer for Xstrata Because It's The Best Fit,'- June 26, 2008 Vale do Rio Doce , the world's largest iron-ore producer, may revive its takeover offer for Xstrata Plc because it is the "best fit" for the Brazilian company, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.http://www.topix.net/business/mining/2008/06/vale-may-revive-offer-for-xstrata-because-its... China's steel mills may boycott BHP's ore; dismiss price rise- June 26, 2008 The Chinese government and steel industry officials are looking at boycotting iron ore imports from BHP Billiton in order to pressurize the Anglo-Australian miner to rethink a somewhat steep price rise, ...http://www.topix.net/business/mining/2008/06/chinas-steel-mills-may-boycott-bhps-ore-dismi... Official: E-mails between Maynard, Massey exist- June 26, 2008 A couple dozen e-mails between West Virginia Chief Justice Elliott "Spike" Maynard and representatives of coal giant Massey Energy Co.http://www.topix.net/business/mining/2008/06/official-e-mails-between-maynard-massey-exist... Massey settles shareholder lawsuit- June 26, 2008 Massey Energy's management has agreed to increase oversight of the coal company's environmental and safety compliance to settle a shareholder lawsuit.http://www.topix.net/business/mining/2008/06/massey-settles-shareholder-lawsuit?fromrss=1 BHP boosts iron ore resources- June 25, 2008 BHP Billiton has announced big increases in mineral resource and ore reserve at its Pilbara iron ore operations in Western Australia.http://www.topix.net/business/mining/2008/06/bhp-boosts-iron-ore-resources?fromrss=1 Mexican govt says won't recognize Mine Union Head : Gobierno Mexico against Democratic Processes- June 25, 2008 Mexico's labor ministry said on Tuesday it would not recognize the reelection of the leader of the largest mining union, who is wanted on corruption charges, despite worker threats to strike in protest.http://www.topix.net/business/mining/2008/06/mexican-govt-says-wont-recognize-mine-union-h... Macarthur Drops Most in Three Months After Arcelor Ends Talks Without Bid- June 25, 2008 Macarthur Coal Ltd. , the world's largest exporter of pulverized coal used in steelmaking, dropped the most in three months in Sydney trading after ArcelorMittal pulled out from takeover talks for the ...http://www.topix.net/business/mining/2008/06/macarthur-drops-most-in-three-months-after-ar... Alcoa looking into deal with Vietnam refinery- June 25, 2008 Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. announced Tuesday that it will look into buying a stake in a refinery project with a state-owned minerals development company in Vietnam.http://www.topix.net/business/mining/2008/06/alcoa-looking-into-deal-with-vietnam-refinery... Anglo American reviews Zimbabwe mine options- June 25, 2008 Anglo, responding to a U.K. newspaper article saying politicians and investors have condemned Anglo for investing in Zimbabwe, said it condemned violence and human rights abuses in the country.http://www.topix.net/business/mining/2008/06/anglo-american-reviews-zimbabwe-mine-options?... Barrick Awaiting Approval for Expansion of Punta Colorada Wind Project- June 25, 2008 Barrick Gold Corporation has submitted an environmental impact statement to Corema of Chile's Region IV to expand the Punta Colorada wind-generating project.http://www.topix.net/business/mining/2008/06/barrick-awaiting-approval-for-expansion-of-pu... |