Several iron ore companies were reportedly called to a meeting with the economy’s top planning body in Beijing.

The world's no.1 miner had a busy six months marked by sweeping changes, including selling its $13 billion petroleum business and a listing unification, while managing pandemic-related disruptions to its business.

The mining giant backed out after its lawyer told the High Court on Monday that its claim was brought out of time.

China's Dalian Commodity Exchange announced an increase in the transaction fee for iron ore futures contracts for February to May deliveries.

The agreement with the Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation will ensure that significant social and cultural heritage values are protected.

The top-five western diversified mining companies may see combined 2021 second-half earnings of $73 billion.

China Iron and Steel Association said some companies involved in iron ore businesses had "violated business ethic" by issuing and hyping fake information.

Vale was expected to overtake its main rival in the fourth quarter, but reported a disappointing 82.5 million metric tonnes of production.