China's coal import tax disaster, Where iron ore is still priced at $108

Having trouble viewing this email?  View online Australia News Digest Thursday 16 October 2014 Home     Gold     Silver     Africa     Asia     Australia     China     Europe     Latin America China's new coal import tax a disaster for Australian miners The sudden reversion to protectionism is designed to save the local coal industry. read » China's inland mills could be in market for 300mt seaborne iron ore New research shows inland Chinese steel mills pay a 35% premium over seaborne benchmark with 210mt of steel capacity potentially looking for alternatives. read » Prestigious book prize saves author from mining Australian winner of Booker Prize said the $80,000 award means he doesn't have to become a mine worker anymore. read » Mick Davis has now almost $5 billion to build new mining empire The former Xstrata boss' new venture, X2 Resources, is "currently reviewing a number of opportunities in the metals and mining sector." read » Australia, Brazil to control 90% of global iron ore trade by 2020 Despite iron ore prices touching rock bottom, the top three producers have no plans to slowdown production. Quite the contrary. read » PM Tony Abbott's 'coal is good for humanity' remarks derided The Guardian and ABC News led with the remarks in its coverage. read » Ragazzini launches new Rotho SDR Range Sponsor Digest Post Ragazzini Rotho Peristaltic Pump SDR range, right to handle big volumes up to 180 m3/h for charged sludge in mining. Now the whole Rotho peristaltic pumps range is composed of 16 models with capacity/h from 0,001m3 up to 180 m3, pressure up to 15 bar. For more information on our pumps please visit www.ragazzini.it or email rotho@ragazzini.it Over 30,000 job applicants for newly-opened coal mine in Queensland The US$3.4 billion project is expected to produce up to 5.5 million tonnes metallurgical coal per year and create 500 jobs in Queensland. read » Ten companies Adrian Day sees as stable in a world that is not Is there any hope on the horizon for the gold funds? read » Former Xstrata boss tried buying BHP's coal assets It is unclear whether Mick Davis bid for all the assets that BHP ended up including in the new to-be listed firm. read » Rio Tinto: what other consolidation options are there in the mining sector? Amongst the swathe of comment, reaction and analysis surrounding Glencore's attempted takeover of Rio Tinto – revealed recently but rebuffed back in August – there was little surprise that Glencore would attempt such a move. read » Featured Mining Investment Opportunity view more » Read more Australia news on MINING.com » Home     Gold     Silver     Africa     Asia     Australia     China     Europe     Latin America About Us   |  Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   |  Contact Us   |  Advertise This email was sent to you by InfoMine Inc. Suite 900, 580 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 3B6 | +1 604 683 2037 | cem@infomine.com. Please visit cem.infomine.com for more information. Copyright InfoMine. You are receiving this email because the email address fernandoqueens@gmail.com was subscribed to the MINING.com email list "Australia News Digest". You may unsubscribe at any time. The information contained in “Australia News Digest” is collected from a variety of sources on a “best intentions” basis. InfoMine Inc. makes no representation or offers no warranty with respect to the adequacy of the information for any particular purpose. Any information presented in “Australia News Digest” is not a solicitation to purchase or acquire any securities. Use of this service is an acceptance of this disclaimer. Visit our web site to read our complete disclaimer.