Huge Chinese state iron ore buyer still an unknown quantityThe firm that’s poised to upend the $160 billion global trade in the steel-making staple still doesn’t have a website, or any public contacts.Bloomberg News | August 1, 2023 | 12:50 pm
China’s metals and mining investment overseas to hit record in 2023 – reportChinese investments and new contracts in the metals and mining…Staff Writer | August 1, 2023 | 9:36 am
Samarco files judicial reorganization plan alongside creditorsThe intent is to carry out transactions contemplated in a…Reuters | July 29, 2023 | 12:50 pm
China economic activity gauge falls to 2nd lowest on record in March Copper prices comfortably above $10,000 and iron ore prices at 7-month highs continue to defy predictions as Chinese PMIs drop into contraction territory. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 31, 2022 | 3:37 pm
Billionaire Friedland secures rail deal to tap Guinea iron ore The deal with the Liberian government provides High Power Exploration Inc. with an outlet for its Nimba concession. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2022 | 8:21 am
BHP prepares for fresh battle against $6.6bn Brazil dam lawsuit Case argues BHP was “woefully negligent” in the run-up to the 2015 Samarco dam failure. Reuters | March 31, 2022 | 3:47 am
Iron ore price extends rally on China post-lockdown demand expectations Iron ore production in Asia to peak by 2025, Fitch says. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 30, 2022 | 9:03 am
Samarco fails to reach agreement with creditors Bondholders, that had rejected Samarco's previous proposal, agreed to reconvene on April 1 to vote on the offer. Reuters | March 30, 2022 | 8:33 am
Iron ore may see structural shift on lack of new supply, decarbonization The issue is that investments in additional iron ore capacity and upgrading have long lead times, writes Clyde Russell. Reuters | March 30, 2022 | 8:08 am
Dalian iron ore price hovers near 7-month high on China stimulus hopes Fitch Ratings said the costs of iron ore and coal were likely to remain high in 2022. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 29, 2022 | 9:23 am
Simandou iron ore mine developers risk penalties if timeline missed, Guinea says Guinea's mines minister has said the railway and port infrastructure must be completed by 2024, and commercial production must start by 2025. Reuters | March 29, 2022 | 8:44 am
Ukraine’s Metinvest doubles iron ore exports to Europe despite fighting There was strong demand, but customers also wanted to show solidarity with Ukraine, CEO said. Reuters | March 28, 2022 | 1:38 pm