MinRes greenlights $2.1 billion Onslow iron ore project in Western Australia

Decision to build the project and associated port will open up a major new iron ore area in the Pilbara.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 29, 2022 | 6:29 am

Iron ore price rises as Chinese steel mills ramp up output

China's move to support its economy, including funding support for infrastructure projects, also boosted sentiment.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 25, 2022 | 8:33 am

Brazil steel demand may double within decade, ArcelorMittal says

Despite the talk of recession in economies around the world, demand for steel appears to be picking up.

Bloomberg News | August 24, 2022 | 3:54 pm

Samarco mine disaster settlement talks irk Brazil officials as deadline approaches

Minas Gerais Secretary said proposal falls short of the required environmental and social compensation for a tailings dam collapse that killed 19 people and contaminated waterways in two states.

Bloomberg News | August 24, 2022 | 3:04 pm

CEO who dubbed steel market a falling knife is calling a bottom

While construction has faced headwinds, there are green shoots on the horizon, economist says.

Bloomberg News | August 23, 2022 | 2:25 pm

Iron ore price rises as China cuts lending benchmarks

China’s property market crisis is testing whether central bank Governor Yi Gang can stick to his stimulus-lite strategy.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 23, 2022 | 9:57 am

Electric vehicle industry prizes steel over aluminum, Cleveland-Cliffs CEO says

Chief Executive Lourenco Goncalves said EV companies are going “all-in” on steel as they build out plans for the transition away from combustion-engine vehicles.

Bloomberg News | August 22, 2022 | 4:33 pm