South Africa to review Sishen prospecting right decision

Nippon Steel also faces objections from the powerful United Steelworkers (USW) union, which fears the deal could lead to job losses.

Stories of reinvented coal mining regions, regenerated communities and rebuilt ecosystems are told in a new book published this month.

Simandou, one of the world’s most significant iron ore developments, is set to challenge the Pilbara’s dominance soon.  

The decision will hit artisanal miners of metals such as gold and tin hard, as they are the region's dominant producers.