• First quarter global iron ore production of 59 million tonnes (46 million tonnes attributable) was 10 per cent higher than the first quarter of 2011. (politics.co.uk)
• Record global iron ore production of 65 million tonnes was achieved in the quarter (51 million tonnes attributable) and 245 million tonnes for the full year (192 million tonnes attributable). (politics.co.uk)
ANALYSIS: WA's resources - focused business community is eagerly awaiting the next round of figures for iron ore production costs. (businessnews.com.au)