Column: China’s current iron ore strength may be as good as it gets for 2023

The risks to the bullish drivers of the spot iron ore price are rising as the market starts to question the nature and strength of China's economic recovery.

Reuters | March 24, 2023 | 9:18 am

China Minmetals chairman sees broad scope to co-operate with Rio Tinto

Weng Zuliang expressed hope for both sides to promote and deepen pragmatic cooperation in iron ore trading.

Reuters | March 24, 2023 | 7:37 am

Next-gen explosives for mining, military developed

Researchers have developed high explosives that won't detonate unless activated by being filled with an inert fluid.

Staff Writer | March 23, 2023 | 5:05 am

BHP is building a solution to its green steel conundrum

The company is working with engineering consultancy Hatch Ltd. to design a pilot plant that uses an electric smelting furnace.

Bloomberg News | March 22, 2023 | 4:41 pm

Iron ore price extends losses on China demand concerns

Dalian iron ore futures hit a five-week low.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 22, 2023 | 8:59 am

Iron ore price falls on China warning, production controls in Tangshan

China's National Development and Reform Commission said it would look at measures to curb "unreasonable" prices.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 20, 2023 | 7:32 am

Rio Tinto has more work to do, cultural heritage audit finds

Audit found nearly half of Rio's assets lacked access to appropriately qualified cultural heritage expertise within the business.

Reuters | March 20, 2023 | 5:49 am

Guinea, partners resume Simandou infrastructure operations

The $15 billion Simandou project was restarted Saturday.

Bloomberg News | March 18, 2023 | 11:19 am

Iron ore price falls as China plans to cut steel production

Third consecutive year the Chinese government has mandated an output limit in line with its emission reduction program.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 16, 2023 | 9:00 am

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