[Ferro-Alloys.com] The Herald Sun reported today that while the state of Victoria in Australia has been explored extensively for gold, there has been little deeper exploration for copper.

[Ferro-Alloys.com] Rio Tinto has struck a deal with Guinea's government to push ahead with plans to develop a $US20 billion iron ore project.

Minera Gold (ASX:MIZ) is poised to start the next phase of exploration at the Tumi gold, copper and silver project in Peru that could add another strong to its bow.

According to the recent data published by the World Steel Association, the crude steel production by the African region declined by 2.5% during the month of April year-on-year.

[Ferro-Alloys.com] The Brazilian mining giant Vale’s iron ore exports totaled 22.47 million tons in March, up by 13.75% year on year

[Ferro-Alloys.com] Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has announced a 1.16-billion-ton of mineral resource addition to its Greater Solomon following an exploration program.

Germany's largest bank, Deutsche Bank AG, has declared it will not finance a controversial coal port expansion in Australia near the Great Barrier Reef, responding to calls from green groups and tourism operators.

China has signed a series of energy deals with Russia that will ensure secure supplies for the world's second-largest economy.