Iron Ore Top Stories

Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting takes major stake in Liontown

Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart has positioned herself as the kingmaker in Albemarle’s $4.3bn takeover bid for Liontown Resources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 11, 2023 | 3:51 am

Iron ore price falls as China watches exaggerated price moves

Chinese authorities are again closely watching market dynamics, having discussed…

Staff Writer | September 8, 2023 | 9:19 am

Leadership doubts threaten Fortescue founder’s green reinvention

The firm’s reputation for capital discipline seems to have “gone…

Bloomberg News | September 7, 2023 | 3:55 pm

Sweden’s H2 Green Steel raises $1.6bn for Boden plant

Boden is expected to be the world's first large-scale green…

Reuters | September 7, 2023 | 9:59 am

China state planner says to step up oversight of iron ore market

In March and April, the state planner issued several similar…

Reuters | September 7, 2023 | 9:24 am

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Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions

Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially benefitting oil and gas projects in Africa as importers scramble to diversify supply chains away from Russia.

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 12, 2022 | 5:14 am

Iron ore price at near 4-month low on interest rate, demand concerns

The US Federal Reserve approved a half-a-point interest rate hike, leading to a significant decline in commodities prices denominated in US dollars.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 10, 2022 | 9:09 am

Mining Indaba: Marampa commissions 3.25mtpa iron ore expansion in Sierra Leone

Iron ore concentrate expansion part of a high-grade Marampa Blue product that could help reduce carbon emissions.

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 10, 2022 | 4:00 am

Sinosteel signs $690 million deal for Cameroon iron ore mine

The Chinese company signed a 50-year contract with the central African government to exploit the Lobe deposit, which contains an estimated 632.8 million tonnes of iron ore.

Bloomberg News | May 9, 2022 | 12:16 pm

Iron ore price tumbles as covid curbs in China fuel demand concerns

China's iron ore imports in April fell nearly 13% to 86.06 million tonnes from the same period a year-ago.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 9, 2022 | 8:55 am

Iron ore price drops as investors monitor demand in China

Politburo reiterated its support for a lockdown-dependent approach to contain the virus.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 6, 2022 | 11:48 am

Plunging metals prices expected to rebound in H2 – report

High metals prices expected to cushion majors' weaker production and rising costs.

Henry Lazenby | May 6, 2022 | 6:46 am

Iron ore price rises on optimism over China central bank support

China's central bank said it would take monetary policy steps to help businesses hit by the covid-19 outbreak.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 5, 2022 | 7:36 am

Iron ore price falls amid limited trading

Moody’s foresees elevated commodity prices, constraints persisting throughout the year.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2022 | 12:31 pm

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