Iron Ore Top Stories

US Steel says accelerating headwinds eroding metal demand

Over the last 24 hours, three of the most iconic names in American heavy industry told investors that deliveries are waning across all sectors.

Bloomberg News | September 15, 2022 | 9:57 am

Vale says iron market ‘can only get better’ amid tight supply

Company has been pursuing partnerships with steelmakers looking to address…

Bloomberg News | September 15, 2022 | 8:27 am

Indonesia accounts for over 50% of deforestation caused by large-scale mining

Coal extraction in the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan drove…

Staff Writer | September 14, 2022 | 5:05 am

Rio Tinto, China Baowu to develop Australian iron ore project for $2bn

Rio Tinto will invest $1.3 billion for the project development.

Reuters | September 13, 2022 | 4:25 pm

Diamond-formation process inside earth’s core unveiled

Researchers have found that due to the conditions of the…

Staff Writer | September 11, 2022 | 7:10 am

Brazil BNDES sells stake in Vale for $2 billion

The bank has closed out its stake in the iron ore miner, selling 188.5 million shares and raising about $2 billion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2021 | 3:55 am

Iron ore output returns to growth after shrinking for five years – report

Global iron ore production growth will accelerate in the coming years, bringing an end to the stagnation that has persisted since 2015, Fitch says.

MINING.com Editor | February 22, 2021 | 12:57 pm

Iron ore price bounces back on strong demand and shipment doubts

High rain volumes at major ports will continue to represent a challenge for Brazilian players during 1Q.

Bruno Venditti | February 22, 2021 | 11:47 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Copper price keeps soaring as bullish sentiment prevails; Iron ore price retreats on higher steel inventories in China; Gold price dealt ‘fatal blow’ by bond yield rally

MINING.com Editor | February 19, 2021 | 12:36 pm

Iron ore price retreats on higher steel inventories in China

Iron ore prices fell on Friday after hitting their highest level since September 2011, as a survey of inventories of steel products in China showed a significant increase.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 19, 2021 | 10:06 am

Vale creates sustainability division

The division will be headed by Maria Luiza de Oliveira Pinto e Paiva, who until this month has been head of sustainability at Brazilian pulpmaker Suzano SA.

Reuters | February 19, 2021 | 8:37 am

Iron ore price at highest since 2011 on China post-holiday demand outlook

Metal prices surged during the first trading day since the lunar new year in China, as activity ramps up to pre-pandemic levels.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 18, 2021 | 12:02 pm

Most miners lag behind in human rights issues — report

Ten years after the adoption of United Nations principles, a study shows most miners have yet to step up efforts to improve their human rights record.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2021 | 10:10 am

Sundance Resources readies for arbitration over Congo Republic mine project

Company said it is advancing plans to start international arbitration after the African country cancelled its Nabeba iron ore project in December.

Reuters | February 18, 2021 | 8:35 am

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