Iron Ore Top Stories

Iron ore price logs second weekly gain on China stimulus, sound fundamentals

Chinese policymakers said that Beijing would strengthen efforts to reduce local debt risks and help with financing demands for property enterprises.

Reuters | November 3, 2023 | 6:37 am

Iron ore price rallies on positive signals from China

Iron ore is still most exposed to further policy support…

Staff Writer | November 1, 2023 | 10:18 am

Australian mining red tape hurts its global investment case, says Hancock

Hancock joins BHP and Rio Tinto in flagging red tape…

Reuters | October 31, 2023 | 8:02 am

The world’s iron ore powerhouse is preparing to reinvent itself

For the first time in a generation, the spectre of…

Bloomberg News | October 28, 2023 | 8:49 pm

Vale CEO says he has never been so optimistic about the company’s future

Vale on Thursday reported a third quarter net profit decline…

Reuters | October 27, 2023 | 8:33 am

Iron ore price marks quarterly losses on China covid, property woes

Overall Chinese iron ore demand may remain subdued in coming months, especially if Beijing sticks to its zero-COVID policy, analysts said.

Reuters | September 30, 2022 | 3:52 pm

Iron ore price rises as Chinese steel mills resume ramping up output

Tuesday's gains indicate the market has not given up hopes that the recovery in Chinese steel production.

Reuters | September 27, 2022 | 8:54 am

Metallic materials’ fatigue strength can now be quickly determined

High-resolution electron imaging can capture the nanoscale deformation events that lead to metal failure in a matter of hours.

Staff Writer | September 27, 2022 | 6:06 am

China’s renewables growth lifts copper demand as housing falters

China’s rapid build-up of clean energy is claiming more copper, supporting the market at a time when traditional sources of demand like housing are in the dumps.

Bloomberg News | September 26, 2022 | 7:12 pm

Commodities gauge falls to lowest in 8 months on recession fears

The dollar’s relentless surge to repeated records is making commodities priced in the currency more expensive for overseas buyers.

Bloomberg News | September 26, 2022 | 4:03 pm

Southern cattail highly effective for rehabilitation of areas affected by iron mine tailings

Southern cattail can scavenge up to 34 times more manganese from contaminated soil than other plants found in similar environments.

Staff Writer | September 26, 2022 | 6:06 am

Baffinland gets nod from Nunavut board to extend Mary River operation until year-end

The decision could save more than 1,100 jobs. Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, however, has the final word.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2022 | 8:25 am

Researchers working on smart drone capable of preventing tailings dams failures

US-based engineers are developing new technologies to detect and prevent potential failures of coal waste storage facilities.

Staff Writer | September 22, 2022 | 6:06 am

Iron ore price falls to two-week low on caution ahead of Fed rate action

The Fed is widely expected to hike rates further by 75 basis points later in the day to tackle high inflation.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 21, 2022 | 8:43 am

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