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Iron ore dilemma. (Mineral Markets).

Publication: Mining Journal
Publication Date: 01-FEB-02
Format: Online - approximately 521 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Iron ore dilemma. (Mineral Markets).(production increases)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

Article Excerpt
Last week, Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton and Portman Ltd all reported increases in iron ore production. Rio Tinto's iron ore output rose by 25% to total 90.6 Mt (Rio Tinto's share of production) partly as a result of its merger with North. BHP Billiton's output rose by 6.4% to total 70.67 Mt. Portman's output increased by some 104% to over 5 Mt. The producers reported strong sales for the year, driven largely by demand from China and...

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