METALS

Bauxite/Alluminium
	Current Year - 2008

26.04.2008: Nalco move gives sleepless nights to villagers 26.04.2008: Tribals asked to chase away those coming for bauxite mining   25.04.2008: Nalco hopeful of striking deal

Previous Years - Archives

22.11.2007: Cos mining bauxite may have to share 20% of profits with tribals  22.11.2007: NALCO secures new mining lease 21.11.2007: Nalco to set up aluminium park in Orissa 08.11.2007: Talk swirls of BHP bid for Rio Tinto 26.10.2007: Conditions set for Vedanta mine 05.07.2007: Bauxite mining opposed 04.05.2007: Issue of bauxite mining creates furore in Assembly 04.07.2007: GVMC refuses water to Jindal alumina refinery 04.07.2007: State defends Vedanta refinery 04.07.2007: Anti-bauxite panel threatens stir 04.07.2007: Govt accused of favouring Vedanta  14.06.2007: Bauxite mining in Vizag dist opposed  14.06.2007: Mittal plan for Jharkhand gathers pace 09.06.2007: Environment scientist Robert Goodland on Utkal mining project 01.06.2007: NGO wants hearing on Jindal unit postponed 27.05.2007: Alcan rejects Alcoa advances 25.05.2007: Chalco inks Aboriginal pact for bauxite mine 15.05.2007: The emerging structural metal empires 15.05.2007: Vedanta refinery will spell doom for farmers: Opposition 15.05.2007: Vedanta's earnings forecast to rise 144% on higher production 13.05.2007: Nalco to raise over $250m 08.05.2007: No final nod for bauxite mining  11.04.2007: River runs red after bauxite spill  20.02.2007: Vedanta's Orissa mining project courts trouble 14.02.2007: Hindalco an underperformer: Karvy 12.02.2007: Indian metals company to buy Canadian rival 02.02.2007: CITU demands review of Balco deal 27.12.2006: NALCO bags Niryat Shree award  21.12.2006: Farmers refuse to give land to Jindal 19.12.2006: Nalco's Rs 14,000 cr foray likely in Indonesia 19.12.2006: Jindals' AP bauxite project to begin in '07 19.12.2006: Jindal's alumina plant to come up at S.Kota 18.12.2006: Massive Nalco expansion on the anvil 14.12.2006: Tribals decline to budge from bauxite-rich lands  11.12.2006: Vedanta project under fresh scrutiny  06.12.2006: Nalco may set up smelter, power plant in Indonesia  04.12.2006: Green light for Vedanta refinery  29.11.2006: Forum faults State on Jindal 29.11.2006: Stormy public hearing over Jindal project  27.11.2006: NALCO still looking for smelter site 26.11.2006: Public hearing in Vizag opposed  24.11.2006: NALCO may build smelter in Indonesia 16.11.2006: NALCO wants less alumina exports, more aluminium 11.11.2006: L&T plans Rs 20,000 cr project 09.11.2006: Alcan to explore development of bauxite mine and alumina refinery in Madagascar  31.10.2006: Alcoa in talks to produce aluminium in India  30.10.2006: Nalco registers huge profit in six-month period 29.10.2006: MP seeks PM's intervention in missing research papers at Balco  28.10.2006: Secret papers missing from Balco 10.09.2006: Vedanta plans second plant in Chhattisgarh 09.10.2006: Trouble lurks for Vedanta's alumina project in Orissa 30.09.2006: Aluminium diecasting industry needs to adopt new technologies: Maudgal 30.09.2006: Nalco to set up Rs 15000cr aluminium complex 27.09.2006: Aditya reaches out to people  23.09.2006: Nalco bags export award  11.09.2006: Nalco knocking on ‘Navratna’ door 10.08.2006: Apex court issues notice to AMAI, Nalco, HLL on illegal dumping  10.08.2006: Balco issue: SP, AIADMK seek Chidambaram's resignation 09.08.2006: Now, Govt seeks talks with Sterlite on Balco 08.08.2006: Sterlite set to metamorphose into export unit 07.08.2006: Is Vedanta's rise as good as it seams? 05.08.2006: Nalco: Hold 02.08.2006: CM U-turn on Nalco 31.07.2006: Vedanta's alumina deal intensifies duel in Orissa  01.07.2006: Angul smelter comes to a standstill 30.06.2006: Jindal steel claims CDM benefits  30.06.2006: Protests in Orissa over Nalco disinvestment 20.05.2006: Tribals up in arms against bauxite mining project 19.05.2006: Bauxite - Tribals to launch 'padyatras' from May 20 19.05.2006: New outfit queers Vedanta pitch 19.05.2006: Jindal Steel to revamp foreign loan portfolio 18.05.2006: NALCO, HLL's plea against anti-dumping duty quashed 11.04.2006: Nalco meet discusses fund use 06.04.2006: Nalco output at 3,58,955 tonne in 2005-06 05.04.2006: Nalco sets new sales record 05.04.2006: NALCO plans $3.4 bn Gulf smelter, hold 51% 05.04.2006: Simplex Infra bags contract from Vedanta Alumina  23.03.2006: Nalco calls export tender for alumina 22.03.2006: Govt denies scam in bauxite mining project 21.03.2006: NALCO gets Indonesian smelter offer  21.03.2006: Car market seen favouring steel over aluminium 15.03.2006: Govt to divest 49% Balco stake above fair value 13.03.2006: Aluminium seen rising this week  13.03.2006: Major obstacles to metal sector's growth 11.03.2006: Indonesia Wants Nalco To Set Up Smelter  03.03.2006: Alcasa to reach installed aluminium capacity with help from Nalco 02.03.2006: Vedanta Shares Have Biggest-Ever Gain on Indian Duty Reduction  20.02.2006: Vedanta's India Foils stake sale hit 16.02.2006: NALCO appeals NKPM to desist from agitation  16.02.2006: Nalco eyes West Asia for expansion 16.02.2006: Two-day conference on aluminium electrolysis held 16.02.2006: Nalco offers sops to oustees, Mahasangha postpones stir 16.02.2006: Nalco opens stockyard in Himachal Pradesh  15.02.2006: Govt seen unhappy with Balco stake valuation 15.02.2006: Vedanta to expand Rajasthan unit capacity 09.02.2006: Govt's Balco exit plan might be delayed  09.02.2006: Jindal puts rehab rider on plans 09.02.2006: Jindal plant rift among villagers 08.02.2006: Nalco to spend Rs 1.96 crore on tribal development 07.02.2006: Centre gives green signal to Jindal plant 07.02.2006: Aluminium production records 6 pc growth 05.02.2006: Nalco sales up by 44 pc 21.01.2006: BALCO completing Rs.40 bn expansion project 19.01.2006: Asphalting of Bauxite road begins 12.01.2006: Bauxite mining plan infuriates tribal belt in Vizag  12.01.2006: HC jolt to Rayagada land acquisition 12.01.2006: Tribals up in arms against bauxite mining proposal 11.01.2006: Aluminium utensil firms' body asks for awareness  08.01.2006: Nalco to sell 60,000 tonnes of alumina  05.01.2006: Nalco to buy 241 specialised rly wagons - To transport increased alumina output from Damonjodi 04.01.2006: Jindals to set up Alumina Factory utilizing bauxite in AP  02.01.2006: BHEL clinches Rs 800 cr order for NALCO's expansion project 02.01.2006: Global aluminium price rise compels NALCO to hike metal price  30.12.2005: Impacts of the proposed Bauxite Mining in the tribal area of Visakhapatnam district  28.12.2005: Mines Ministry rejects plan to sell 5 pc Nalco stake to boost NIF 24.12.2005: Ashapura plans Rs 2500 crore alumina plant 20.12.2005: State Government vows to protect tribals' interest 20.12.2005: The Vedanta affair- The nub of the CEC's report is the issue of forest land 20.12.2005: India poised to meet global aluminium demand 20.12.2005: Demand push to fuel Malco growth  17.12.2005: Vedanta ups aluminium project cost to $2.1 bn  13.12.2005: Vedanta Undermines Indian Communities 10.12.2005: Jindals to set up Alumina Factory utilizing bauxite in AP 29.11.2005: Nalco seeks bauxite, coal mines 11.11.2005: Bauxite mining: Girijans barge into Collectorate 05.11.2005: Police 'hired' to quell tribals' stir against alumina plant 25.10.2005: Vedanta seeks alumina from open market 17.10.2005: Officials asked to act fast on setting up aluminium plant 17.10.2005: AP keen on bauxite mining in Vizag 15.09.2005:Government support to Vedanta’s alumina project in Orissa creates more uproar; company pays token fine 28.08.2005:Nalco trip fails to impress tribals 19.07.2005:NGO opposes Jindal project 17.05.2005:$5.4 bn Rusal in talks with Vedanta for Orissa deal 16.05.2005:NGOs sensitise Girijans on alumina mining 29.04.2005:Bauxite mining in E. Godavari, Vizag districts opposed(The Hindu) 23.04.2005:NALCO wants to set up an aluminium plant in Vishakatpatnam district. 11.02.2005:Vedanta plans Rs 7,000-cr Aluminium smelter in Orissa 05.01.2005:Vedanta hikes holding in Sterlite to 82%

Iron/Steel
	Current Year - 2008

26.04.2008: NMDC going solo on Chhattisgarh steel project  26.04.2008: Govt wants steel cos to curb profiteering 25.04.2008: No lease of Chiria Mines to Mittal Steel  01.04.2008: Steelmakers, miners clash resurfaces 01.04.2008: Balitutha braces for anti-Posco meeting 01.04.2008: NMDC may hike ore prices soon 01.04.2008: SAIL's tubewell project in Bengal  31.03.2007: Bhushan Steel to set up Rs 5 bn steel plant in Chennai  31.03.2008: JSW Steel not impacted by end of tax refunds 31.03.2008: JSW steel’s expansion plans

Previous Years - Archives

21.11.2007: Tata Steel ally finds coal vein in Africa 22.11.2007: BHP Tells China Rio Takeover Won't Affect Iron Prices 22.11.2007: Breather for Essar as law ministry bats for Hazira SEZ  20.11.2007: Jan. date for talks with Posco victims 08.11.2007: India ranks 5th in steel production 08.11.2007: Casting exporters hit by uptrend in pig iron prices 08.11.2007: Norway's global pension fund drops mining group Vedanta on environment, ethics concerns 05.11.2007: Bastar villagers offer land to Tisco 05.11.2007: Rural boost to Posco plans 01.11.2007: Pro-POSCO group to hold rally 27.10.2007: Chhattisgarh tribals plan rally against Tata, Essar plants 30.10.2007: Posco row not to affect other projects 30.10.2007: General Nice upgrades office  01.09.2007: Tata Steel ahead of rivals in Orissa race 01.09.2007: Tata Steel's Orissa project on track 01.09.2007: Export duty on iron pellets may go 01.09.2007: SAIL won't share Chiria mines with Mittal Steel 01.09.2007: Posco chief's visit creates controversy  01.09.2007: Andhra court cancels lease 28.08.2007: Govt panel finds no merit in demand for cut in ore rates 28.08.2007: Corus spices up Tata Steel`s 100-year party  27.08.2007: Mittal zips ahead of POSCO 27.08.2007: Posco will produce steel that is cheaper than what it produces in Korea 26.08.2007: Tatas, Essar closer to Chhattisgarh 20.08.2007: Bol Bom Yatra against POSCO steel project 20.08.2007: Panel to meet on steel projects 20.08.2007: If Tata and SAIL can have captive mines, why can't we? 17.08.2007:SAIL, Vizag Steel plan 4 MT plant in Chhattisgarh 18.08.2007: Visa Steel, Baosteel to set up ferrochrome unit 15.08.2007: India has enough iron ore, no move to reduce ore exports 15.08.2007: Tata Steel rules out shifting of TN project 06.08.2007: Orissa government favouring POSCO: CPI to PM 06.07.2007: Timken Signs New Contracts With Steelmaker in India 06.07.2007: Arcelor Mittal may choose Torpa-Kamdara as plant site 06.07.2007: Posco rejects PM proposal for tie-up with PSU  05.07.2007: India steel glut to trim S.Africa coal demand 05.07.2007: Probe demand into Vedanta 'bribe' deal 05.06.2007: Jindals to purchase 145 acres of land directly from farmers 05.07.2007: Miners accuse steel firms of exporting ore 05.07.2007: Miners take ore battle to steel firms 05.07.2007: Tata Steel eyes limestone import from Vietnam 05.07.2007: Jindals stand by promise of shares, jobs for land-losers 04.07.2007: JSW posts 26 pt growth in crude steel production 04.07.2007: Tata Steel to sell aluminum business of Corus  04.07.2007: Field was crowded even before POSCO's entry  03.07.2007: If the project doesn't materialise soon, we will go back 03.07.2007: POSCO, Arcelor Mittal in cooperation talks 03.07.2007: Pro-Posco group shows strength  03.07.2007: India's Tata Steel to go ahead with 24.6 bln rupees Dhamra Port project  02.07.2007: SAIL plans big for Chiria mines 14.06.2007: Essar Group to invest Rs 2,000 cr in Algoma 14.06.2007: Tata fire at rehab policy void 14.06.2007: Mittal trusts none other than his better half 14.06.2007: POSCO maintains stainless steel prices   09.06.2007: Sinosteel's Indian plans on fast track  09.06.2007: POSCO officials in Orissa kidnapped 09.06.2007: Denial of mines to VSP flayed 09.06.2007: Debate on Orissa's Vedanta mining project sidelines animals 08.06.2007: Iron ore supply hit by Chhattisgarh blasts 08.06.2007: VSP looks for alternative iron ore  08.06.2007: Tata Steel's Orissa plant makes a start 08.06.2007: SAIL identifies projects for CDM 29.05.2007: Tata to take stake in Vietnam steel plant  29.05.2007: When govt knows its rules are prohibitive  29.05.2007: POSCO steel project on track 29.05.2007: Jindal Stainless to push exports 28.05.2007: Steel major kicks off corporate social responsibility initiatives in Bengal 28.05.2007: GoM undecided on iron ore exports, mining leases 27.05.2007: Jindal Stainless to build bus shelters for Delhi Transport Corporation  13.05.2007: Standoff ends, Posco officials released 13.05.2007: Posco's troubles in Orissa are far from over 13.05.2007: Case against anti-POSCO protesters  08.05.2007: Posco's mine licence in legal limbo 08.05.2007: Tata Steel reworks rehab plan  08.05.2007: Bolivia Repeats Indian Deadline 08.05.2007: Electrosteel to make steel, plans to invest in Rs 4,900-crore Jharkhand plant 08.05.2007: What China is doing to Goa 08.05.2007: Sinosteel to set up $4b plant 08.05.2007: Vedanta in big iron ore push 01.05.2007: Liberia approves Arcelor Mittal iron ore project  01.05.2007: BHP opposes pay rise for unionised workers 30.04.2007: POSCO swaps shares with Hyundai shipyard in takeover defence 27.04.2007: Vedanta open offer for Sesa Goa stake  17.04.2007: Tata Steel may start Kalinganagar project work in 3 months 17.04.2007: POSCO project suffers jolt  17.04.2007: Meet on Chiria mines inconclusive  17.04.2007: Now, Posco faces ire of environmentalists 17.04.2007: Posco deal boosts tourism of the state 17.04.2007: POSCO issue: Orissa Opposition seeks PM's intervention 16.04.2007: POSCO hearing: Villagers go unheard  16.04.2007: Orissa HC asks Centre to decide on licence to POSCO 16.04.2007: HC blow to Posco move 15.04.2007: Orissa villagers say would use children against POSCO 11.04.2007: SAIL Raw Materials Division posts record output  11.04.2007: Posco: Govt warned against use of force 11.04.2007: Vizag Steel, SAIL, NMDC talks on steel venture soon 11.04.2007: Mittal, India Billionaires Compete for Sesa Goa Stake  10.04.2007: Vedanta signs MoU for smelter plant with Orissa Govt 10.04.2007: Orissa mulls tough action against anti-Posco activists 10.04.2007: Iron ore prices may drop in two years 10.04.2007: Anti-Posco activists install yet another entry gate 22.03.2007: Indian iron ore too taxing, China stalls imports 22.03.2007: Esmark interested in Mittal steel mill 28.02.2007: Iron ore worry for Posco 27.02.2007: Tata Steel should be permitted iron survey: Chhattisgarh 22.02.2007: Koda puts Mittal project back on track 22.02.2007: Jharkhand seeks time to meet Mittal's iron ore demand 21.02.2007: Mittal seeks ore guarantee for 20.02.2007: Sesa Goa's 150m tonnes of iron reserves at stake  14.02.2007: Tata gamble  14.02.2007: Steel players lock horns over hike in HR coil prices 14.02.2007: India project 'stuck' by land purchases: POSCO  14.02.2007: POSCO land acquisition delayed  12.02.2007: Mini-steel cos ask govt to put curbs on iron-ore exports  12.02.2007: Vietnam says to build $527 mln steel mill with Essar 12.02.2007: Steel future in Chiria reserves 07.02.2007: Jindal to set up steel plant in Himachal Pradesh 07.02.2007: SAIL signs MoU with Indian Railways  06.02.2007: Donations to parties were made by Sterlite  05.02.2007: JSW Steel posts 25% growth in crude steel production 05.02.2007: India, China, Brazil have edge in global steel growth 05.02.2006: Steel firms increase HR prices by Rs 500/ tonne 04.02.2007: Tata Steel: Blowing hot 04.02.2007: Tata Corus Deal - Should investors join the chorus?  04.02.2007: Arcelor Mittal, Posco hold meet 04.02.2007: Orissa opens skyway for Tata, Mittal 04.02.2007: Threat slur on anti-Posco block 03.02.2007: JSW Steel registers 25% growth in crude steel production in January 2007 02.02.2007: Tata Steel receives approval for Rs 60 bn Iran plant  02.02.2007: Vedanta 'funded' Indian politicians  02.02.2007: Tata Steel's India's largest private co by sales 01.02.2007: Corus buy not to affect local plans: Muthuraman 01.02.2007: Cash outflow could dent Tata Steel's risk profile 01.02.2007: Corus heat just a blip for Tata Steel 31.01.2007: Big boost to iron ore biz 13.01.2007: Paswan has big plans for PSU steel cos 13.01.2007: Ispat-Jharkhand sign pact for 2.8m tonne greenfield plant  13.01.2007: Sail to invest 100,000 crore to boost capacity   12.01.2007: Tax burden worries loom large over JS Bolivian mining 12.01.2007: Tata Steel's Kalinganagar project on track: Irani  12.01.2007: Ispat set to seal steel deal  12.01.2007: JSW steel is clear of farmland: Buddha 09.01.2007: Jindal Steel's Bolivian plans likely to be delayed 09.01.2007: Steel's still hot 08.01.2007: Two dead in Orissa steel plant mishap 08.01.2007: Centre probe into govt Posco prod 01.01.2007: Request for ban on iron ore export from mineral-rich states 02.01.2007: Steel production in India to cross 100 mn tons by 2020 02.01.2007: How Lakshmi Mittal changed the global steel industry  02.12.2007: Mineral-rich states want more royalty on iron ore  01.01.2007: Vizag Steel to increase prices by Rs 400-700 per tonne  28.12.2006: Steel cos feel the heat as ore prices rise by up to 3%  27.12.2006: Five hurt in attack on anti-Posco agitators 27.12.2006: Steeled for growth; that was 2006 for Indian steel makers  27.12.2006: Legal actions against Mittal Steel N V  26.12.2006: MNC mines may be barred from proven iron ores 26.12.2006: Kudremukh Iron Ore plea to continue mining rejected 24.12.2006: PM asks steel industry to modernise 23.12.2006: POSCO sets up steel processing centre at Pune  23.12.2006: Three more steel plants coming up  23.12.2006: Jindal group to invest Rs 10,000cr  22.12.2006: Arcelor Mittal plans to acquire Russian steel firm 22.12.2006: Panel asks steel min to begin talks with Jharkhand 22.12.2006: Jindal Steel may sign pact with Bolivia next month 22.12.2006: Decks cleared for steel project  22.12.2006: Orissa Govt. signs MoU with Mittal Steel  21.12.2006: JSW Steel may set up Rs 2k cr unit in K'taka 19.12.2006: Arcelor-Mittal steel project in Orissa cleared 19.12.2006: Yechury demands ban on export of iron ore 18.12.2006: Tata Steel jumps on Thai expansion 18.12.2006: Mittal, Orissa MoU for 12 mt steel plant this week 16.12.2006: Orissa clears Posco's ore mine plans 15.12.2006: It's never a steel 14.12.2006: Posco says steel project making progress 14.12.2006: POSCO-India project, Fuelling Orissa Economy's future 14.12.2006: Stay invested in Tata Steel 11.12.2006: Will steel price slide take raw materials along?  11.12.2006: Six killed in Goa's mining tragedy 11.12.2006: Jharkhand non-committal on SAIL's Chiria mine offer 11.12.2006: Mining in Bellary has not generated jobs for youth 10.12.2006: Insufficient resources could impact steel industry: Das  08.12.2006: Leadership Award for Mittal  08.12.2006: Posco-India takes up vocational training programme 07.12.2006: No fear over iron ore exports 07.12.2006: Orissa invites Tatas to set up car unit 07.12.2006: Will peaking nickel prices affect stainless steel makers? 06.12.2006: Vedanata issue: Chidambaram says nobody is being favoured 05.12.2006: Tata Steel, NYK in 50:50 shipping JV 05.12.2006: Expert group to evaluate mergers in steel sector 04.12.2006: Sinosteel eyes mine asset listing, India project 04.12.2006: Steel firms get ready for deeper discounts 04.12.2006: We are obliterating our strategic advantage by exporting iron ore 03.12.2006: Global steel M&A still hot as input costs pinch 02.11.2006: Govt will not regulate steel prices  29.11.2006: Tata Steel wins safety award 29.11.2006: Tata Steel to ramp up Jamshedpur plant capacity  29.11.2006: SAIL to invest Rs 10,000 cr in IISCO upgrade 28.11.2006: Small steel firms ride construction boom 27.11.2006: Jharkhand jilts Lakshmi  27.11.2006: Mining sparks health concern 27.11.2006: SAIL approves 6 projects worth Rs 670 cr 27.11.2006: Essar plans $500 mln Indonesia steel factory - media 26.11.2006: Posco pegs India plans on Orissa proj 26.11.2006: Severstal in talks to buy Mittal Steel unit in US  26.11.2006: Tata Steel bags Best Governed Company Award 25.11.2006: Sail for Chiria and Rowghat Mines 25.11.2006: Indian iron ore exports doubles in last 5 years 24.11.2006: Cabinet may take final call on iron ore exports ban  24.11.2006: Iron ore exports issue takes centrestage at mining show 24.11.2006: Chhattisgarh tribals protesting Tata plant arrested  23.11.2006: Should Tata Steel up its bid forCorus? 23.11.2006: China and India carry the global steel industry on their shoulders 22.11.2006: Duty check on ore exports  17.11.2006: Essar chases iron in Australia 16.11.2006: Vedanta Resources plc enters commercial energy business 15.11.2006: Galvanised steel firms to hike prices 14.11.2006: Tata Steel to raise $500m from Europe 14.11.2006: New policy on iron ore export soon: Akhilesh Das 14.11.2006: Experts for iron ore policy review 13.11.2006: Small steel plants on their way to expansion 12.11.2006: Tata Steel game for a unit in Brazil 12.11.2006: Indian steel industry growth can surpass GDP growth 10.11.2006: Corus convenes EGM on Tata Steel's offer on Dec 4  08.11.2006: Steel consolidation trend likely to take hold in China 06.11.2006: SAIL's Corporate Plan could shoot up by Rs 8,000 cr: Roongta 05.11.2006: FIMI raises voice to promote iron ore exports 04.11.2006: Analyst: Tata Steel could go for CSN acquisition - Brazil 03.11.2006: Baotou Iron & Steel in talks with Arcelor Mittal on sale of 49% stake  03.11.2006: Of steel and spunk...  02.11.2006: Ban on iron ore exports hinges on reserves 01.11.2006: Global ore prices may dip, hints China steel industry 31.10.2006: Ambitious Indian firms set sights abroad 30.10.2006: Steel prices may reduce in 2007: SAIL 29.10.2006: Agitation against POSCO plant in Orissa gains momentum 29.10.2006: Tata Steel plans Rs 4,500cr orders for Orissa unit 28.10.2006: Hyundai steel to buy iron ore, coal for expansion  27.10.2006: Why the Tata-Corus deal makes sense for both parties 27.10.2006: Paswan demands phasing out of iron ore exports 27.10.2006: Steel ministry seeks fee on iron ore usage 27.10.2006: Stay away from steel stock 26.10.2006: Mittal Steel offers to buy Arcelor Brasil 25.10.2006: SAIL keen on joining global acquisition spree 25.10.2006: Steel town's reaction to Tata merger 25.10.2006: Mittal Makes Below-Market Offer to Buy Brazil Unit 23.10.2006: Posco board approves investments in Vietnam, Mexico 20.10.2006: Jindals set to acquire Thai steel major 18.10.2006: Brazilian Indians Storm Mining Complex 18.10.2006: Haldia fast becoming hub for iron ore exports 18.10.2006: Jharkhand invites Chinese steel firm for Investment 17.10.2006: Tata Steel ready with Corus bid? 15.10.2006: Anti-Posco agitators demonstrate before CM 10.10.2006: Tatas to get Singur land by Oct-end 10.10.2006: Chhattisgarh inks Rs 4700 cr MoUs with 5 groups 09.10.2006: Posco, SAIL join Rs 590 cr Paradip rail SPV 09.10.2006: TCG takes SEZ battle to Delhi 09.10.2006: Tata Steel`s bid ambitious but plausible: UK media 06.10.2006: Tata Steel Might Bid $10 Billion for U.K.'s Corus 04.10.2006: Mittal draws flak in S Africa after third price hike 02.10.2006: After Arcelor, will Tata Steel fall prey to NRI claws? 28.09.2006: Central clearance for Posco SEZ 28.09.2006: Posco project on schedule: Centre 27.09.2006: Steelmaker Posco eyes metallurgic development options in northern China 27.09.2006: Anti-POSCO groups begin relay hunger strike 26.09.2006: For steel man, merger a 'pleasant surprise' 25.09.2006: Impose cess to discourage iron ore exports  24.09.2006: Anti-Posco stir takes new turn 23.09.2006: SAIL eyes new ore sources 22.09.2006: JSW gives a booster dose to Bengal plant  21.09.2006: 41 killed in blast at Arcelor Mittal mine in Kazakhstan 21.09.2006: Sajjan Jindal to hike stake in JSW Steel 20.09.2006: World steel production up 11 pct in August - IISI  20.09.2006: Mittal contemplates steel future 20.09.2006: Arcelor Mittal may form shipping JV in India - report  20.09.2006: South Korea's POSCO wants to buy Asian steel maker 19.09.2006: Mittal Steel Ostrava to sack 3,500 over 3 years 19.09.2006: Iron in the soul-(II)  19.09.2006: Posco urges to speed up work on ore mines proposal 18.09.2006: Posco knocks PMO's doors 18.09.2006: Iron in the soul 18.09.2006: Goa iron ore exporters' expectations high ahead of new season 17.09.2006: Steel giant POSCO susrprised with local opposition but decides to wait  16.09.2006: Bellary a hotbed of iron-ore politics 15.09.2006: New outlook on iron ore: Ramesh 13.09.2006: Posco ready to start phase 1 of Orissa steel plant  13.09.2006: Tribal protesters give go ahead to Essar Steel 13.09.2006: SAIL top steel pick, say analysts 13.09.2006: Tata byebye? 11.09.2006: Industrialists keeping the locals happy in Orissa 11.09.2006: Mittal team on Keonjhar visit 11.09.2006: Posco engages local youth to garner support 10.09.2006: Tata, POSCO face protest by locals 07.09.2006: Sterlite Industries can touch Rs 600 01.09.2006: Naxalites may derail dream steel run 29.08.2006: Posco launches development works 29.08.2006: Tata Steel may raise $600 mn via GDR float   29.08.2006: Steel Minister urges SAIL to opt for best global technology  29.08.2006: Industry bodies team up against iron ore exports  28.08.2006: Posco to pick up 10% of Haridaspur-Paradeep rail line project 28.08.2006: Jindal Stainless to increase capacity to 700,000 tonne  28.08.2006: Posco-India completes 1 year 18.08.2006: Posco hopes to begin construction in April 2007 18.08.2006: POSCO'splant to be constructed in 3 phases 18.08.2006: POSCO plan for captive port hits a rough patch 17.08.2006: Posco to raise funds from India 17.08.2006: Posco eyes prospecting licence 17.08.2006: SPL`s Bolivia plans may finally take off 17.08.2006: NMDC to up iron ore production 16.08.2006: Jindal, Bolivia to split iron mine profits 16.08.2006: Posco, Mittal's entry will make steel competition fierce: Govt  16.08.2006: No loss of nickel due to bets, says Posco  15.08.2006: Mittal Steel pursuing projects in Jharkhand and Orissa 15.08.5006: South Korea's Posco denies losing bets involving 10,000 tonne nickel  14.08.2006: Jindal to set up steel unit in Orissa 10.08.2006: Govt not to lease mines to Vedanta 09.08.2006: NMDC begins expansion drive with a sponge iron plant 09.08.2006: Mittal announces details of sell-out right 09.08.2006: Posco port plan gets green`s clearance 08.08.2006: Jharkhand's ore only for units in the state 08.08.2006: SAIL to seek PM`s intervention to look into Chiria mine region 08.08.2006: ISA wants changes in mine allocation  07.08.2006: Orissa seeks opinion of experts on Posco port project  05.08.2006: Paswan hints at curbs on iron ore exports 05.08.2006: Arcelor Mittal names Roland Junck as CEO of new steel giant 04.05.2006: Indian activists reach London to challenge mining major Vedanta  04.08.2006: Ore, steel shipping rates may move further 04.08.2006: Green board to clean up sponge iron units  03.08.2006: Mittal Steel to appeal ruling over Arcelor Brasil 03.08.2006: POSCO plan for captive port hits a rough patch  03.08.2006: Mittal Steel keen on Chiria mines for Jharkhand project 03.08.2006: The great Posco story and some nagging doubts 03.08.2006: Mittal, Arcelor say Q2 net drops on high material costs 03.08.2006: Mittal Steel to appeal ruling requiring Arcelor Brazil buyout  03.08.2006: Terror ground Bastar set to become industry hub 02.08.2006: Goa iron ore exports up 22 pc in first quarter 02.08.2006: Visa Steel to commission Kalinganagar plant by Sept  02.08.2006: China to further cut export subsidies on steel 02.08.2006: Arcelor, Mittal profit may drop on steel prices, iron ore cost 31.07.2006: Fake mine permits eat up Rs 3,000 cr 31.07.2006: Jindals to set up new steel plant  31.07.2006: Subsidiaries hold the key  30.07.2006: Tata Steel expresses dissatisfaction with Jharkhand Govt 29.07.2006: Investors fly in to tap Orissa's mineral riches  29.07.2006: Vedanta Resources eyes non-ferrous cos in East Europe 29.07.2006: Murugappa Group puts off Orissa steel project  27.07.2006: Tata Steel grants scholarships to tribal students 26.07.2006: I want to make Bellary steel city 25.07.2006: Jharkhand governor seeks report on allocation of mines 24.07.2006: Chhattisgarh tribals to give up land for steel mill 18.07.2006: Nippon Steel's Mimura meets Mittal in Kyoto 14.07.2006: Rs 9.42cr released for Nilachal Ispat displaced  14.07.2006: Tata Steel plans Indonesian move 14.07.2006: India’s iron ore rush 14.07.2006: Leaders demand transfer of Tata land to Mittals 14.07.2006: Mittal, Arcelor Now Won, Targets China, $8.7 Billion India Mill  14.07.2006: Globalisation's Underside 13.07.2006: Pact with Arcelor intact:Tata Steel 13.07.2006: ONGC-Mittal to bid for Ecuador field 13.07.2006: Posco tussle gives police a headache 13.07.2006: Lokayukta to probe illegal mining in Bellary district 12.07.2007: Tata Steel Orissa project on course 12.07.2006: Mittal to pursue Jharkhand plan 11.07.2006: Mittal can have more than one steel plant in India: Munda 11.07.2006: Mittal Steel may not buy out Arcelor Brazil units  11.07.2006: Mittal expects iron ore solution by month-end 11.07.2006: Posco sponsors cleft lip operations, palate corrections in Jagatsinghpur 10.07.2006: SEZs are part of government policy so why deny Posco its benefits? 09.07.2006: Jharkhand promises Mittal Steel 600 tonnes of ore 06.07.2006: Mittal to visit Orissa 06.07.2006: Arcelor meltdown: Tatas to up stake in Tisco 03.07.2006: Mittal deal sets a precedent 01.07.2006: BHP Billiton eyes India 30.06.2006: How global steel cos are reacting to Arcelor-Mittal 28.06.2006: Tough year for BHP Billiton iron ore 27.06.2006: South Korea POSCO to raise price of key steel products 02.06.2006: Lonmin and Vedanta seen forcing way into FTSE 100 22.05.2006: Bhusan Steel ordered to seal deal with oustees today