[Ferro-Alloys.com] Russia's Inter RAO might build the world's largest coal-fired power plant to sell electricity to China in a sign of strengthening bilateral economic and political ties.

Alderon Iron Ore Corp (TSE:ADV) jumped 7% to $1.35 after receiving final go-ahead for its Kami project from from the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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.

[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.

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.