RESOURCES CORNER

Copper supply and demand forecasts
01 May 2012 - Copper industry experts, CRU's Vivienne Lloyd and Wilson HTM Investment Group’s Cameron Judd provide their forecasts for copper at the Australian Copper Conference.

Outlook for iron ore prices
30 Apr 2012 - ANZ says iron ore prices look to soften yet maintain elevated levels, despite new supply from Africa and the World Steel Association posting growth in Q1 production.

Blame it on the rain, output falls
23 Apr 2012 - BHP, Fortescue and Woodside blame rain and cyclones for a drop in production.

Falling commodities and mine closures
16 Apr 2012 - BHP closes the Norwich Park Mine and the IMF predicts a fall in commodity prices within the next year.

Mining hurdles and wins
05 Apr 2012 - Galaxy Resources acquires Lithium One, Origin Energy teams up with Xstrata, AGL’s planned purchase of the Loy Yang power station hits a hurdle and Aquila wins an appeal against Vale.

Diamonds are not forever
02 Apr 2102 - It seems that while diamonds are still a girl's best friend, they may be losing their sparkle for Rio Tinto.

Miners prepare for tax battle
The controversial $10.6 billion Minerals Resource Rent Tax is facing fierce opposition from Fortescue’s Andrew Forrest and WA Premier Colin Barnett with more joining the fight.

Mining capital raisings and write-downs
Resources and mining companies making news include Fortescue’s $US2 billion capital raising and Lynas confirms its Malaysia rare earths refinery is 96 per cent complete.

Aussie miners make Forbes Rich List
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart is the richest Australian on the Forbes Rich List, with Andrew Forrest also making the cut.

Global demand for rare earths rises
05 March 2012 - Rare earths mining has been dominating the headlines this past week, including government quotas in China and the West Australian government’s royalty on rare earths.