Iron Ore Top Stories

New study quantifies violations of Indigenous peoples’ rights by extractive industries

Ten universities joined forces to conduct the largest quantitative analysis to date of the violations of Indigenous peoples’ rights by extractive and industrial developments.

Staff Writer | June 18, 2023 | 7:24 am

Billionaire Forrest ‘can’t wait forever’ for $80 billion Congo hydro deal

Grand Inga would be the largest single source of renewable…

Bloomberg News | June 16, 2023 | 10:44 am

Column: Iron ore dances between China stimulus optimism and soft economic reality

The spot price of iron ore has gyrated in recent…

Reuters | June 16, 2023 | 10:40 am

Brazil’s Gerdau to invest $667 million in sustainable mining platform

Gerdau said it will use the iron ore obtained from…

Reuters | June 15, 2023 | 2:24 pm

Rio Tinto inks deal to bring iron ore rail car manufacturing to Pilbara

Rio intends to invest about $101 million to acquire 100…

Reuters | June 13, 2023 | 7:44 am

Steel hikes coming for cars to ships in Japan as costs soar

Japanese manufacturers are already feeling the pain of soaring steel and other materials in a country.

Bloomberg News | May 27, 2022 | 9:24 am

China’s economic slowdown woes dent benchmark iron ore price

China is facing bigger economic difficulties than in 2020, with some indicators starting to weaken sharply since March, Premier Li Keqiang said.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 26, 2022 | 9:01 am

Fortescue pursues quantum leap in green hydrogen quest

Company is funding research by a quantum computing venture into ways to produce cheap and abundant green hydrogen.

Reuters | May 26, 2022 | 8:21 am

South African labour union ends ArcelorMittal strike after signing wage deal

NUMSA, which embarked on a strike on May 11 demanding a 10% wage hike, said it had agreed on a 6.5% increase across the board.

Reuters | May 25, 2022 | 4:22 pm

Demand for steel alloys grows as the energy transition gains momentum

Global stainless steel melt production is expected to be about 62 million tonnes (Mt) in 2022, rising to 90 Mt by 2050.

Wood Mackenzie | May 24, 2022 | 11:56 am

India’s top mining, steel groups warn of adverse impact from export duty hikes

The government announced on Saturday that export tariffs on new iron ores and concentrates would be raised to 50% from 30%.

Reuters | May 24, 2022 | 8:04 am

BSGR to pay Guinea $5.6 million after losing case over Simandou

The World Bank’s ICSID ruling comes eight years after BSGR launched arbitration proceedings against Guinea for alleged expropriation of the asset.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2022 | 4:19 am

China stimulus, supply worries fire up iron ore

There are several factors that suggest a renewed rally is on the cards, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | May 23, 2022 | 9:46 am

Africa’s domestic mining sector not severely impacted by sanctions against Russia – report

The Economist Intelligence Unit says Russian mining activities in Sub‑Saharan Africa will be impacted by sanctions but without having a serious negative impact on domestic mining sectors.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 22, 2022 | 11:55 am

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