February 2, 2026

Glencore close to appointing Citi as adviser for Rio Tinto merger talks

Citi has a long-standing relationship with Glencore, having advised the miner and trader on several major transactions.

February 2, 2026

UK firm signs deal with Mitsui to make iron ore pellets from Pilbara material

Under the preliminary agreement, Binding Solutions will use its technology to turn lower-grade "fines" iron ore material from the Pilbara into pellets.

February 1, 2026

Algeria opens 600-mile railway to tap vast iron ore deposit

The step gives the green light for the first shipments of ore from the Gara Djebilet mine in the western desert near the Moroccan border.

January 30, 2026

Rio and Glencore set to extend deadline for talks on mega deal

A particular concern for Rio is how to value Glencore’s copper business, Bloomberg reported.

January 30, 2026

China’s Baowu takes control of Simandou iron ore operator

The company raised its stake in the Winning Consortium to 51% from 49%.

January 30, 2026

High metal prices don’t equal more industrial demand: BMO

Metals demand in the global industrial economy has been soft since November, BMO said.

January 29, 2026

Brazilian authorities find erosion at Vale unit after water overflow

The suspension at Viga will last until the firm presents reports that show it can re-establish environmental control of the project.

January 29, 2026

From copper to selenium: Chile maps critical minerals

Chile’s first national strategy outlines how it plans to secure supply chains and expand its role in mining for emerging technologies.

January 28, 2026

Copper rally boosts 2026 earnings outlook for miners: report

Bloomberg Intelligence says metals prices indicate earnings upgrades, impacting balance sheets, deals, and investor interest.

January 27, 2026

Vale’s iron ore output hits seven-year high in 2025, surpassing Rio Tinto’s Pilbara

Vale's iron ore production for 2025 reached 336.1 million tons, up 2.6% from the previous year.