Iron Ore Top Stories

Iron ore price back above $130 as China pledges support

Iron ore led gains among industrial metals as China vows to use more monetary policy tools to spur the economy.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 19, 2022 | 8:05 am

BHP posts 5% jump in second-quarter iron ore output

Iron ore production from Western Australia was 73.9mt in the…

Reuters | January 18, 2022 | 2:41 pm

Iron ore price recovers despite economic weakness in China

Around 50 steelmakers have announced maintenance plans near the coming…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 18, 2022 | 9:04 am

BHP revives appetite for deals with biggest rivals in sights

After sitting dormant for more than a decade, miner is…

Bloomberg News | January 18, 2022 | 8:02 am

Rio Tinto sees soft 2022 iron ore shipments on labour issues, project delays

The world's biggest iron ore producer shipped 84.1 million tonnes…

Reuters | January 17, 2022 | 1:30 pm

Rio emissions targets have investors, green groups up in arms

Activist investors led by a Friends of the Earth's subsidiary have tabled a shareholder resolution calling for tougher goals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2020 | 8:11 am

Iron ore, copper prices surge despite China factory data shock

Investors look beyond fall in manufacturing gauge to lowest on record to hopes of massive infrastructure stimulus from Beijing.

Frik Els | March 2, 2020 | 1:51 pm

Norway adopts Canada’s initiative for sustainable mining

TSM requires companies to assess their performance across eight areas, including energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

MINING.com Staff Writer | March 2, 2020 | 1:32 pm

Nippon Steel braces for downside risk as coronavirus spreads

The company is bracing for a downside risk as slower manufacturing activities in China may further weigh on demand in industries.

Reuters | March 1, 2020 | 12:50 pm

Mining tycoon Andrew Forrest ups stake in Fortescue

He now owns more than 35% of the iron ore mining company he founded.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 28, 2020 | 6:43 am

Rio’s $1bn spend to reach zero emissions “not enough”

Rio's boss said consumers, governments and shareholders must all be willing to make sacrifices if climate targets are to be met.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 26, 2020 | 3:56 am

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Iron ore price back above $130 as China pledges support

BHP posts 5% jump in second-quarter iron ore output

Iron ore price recovers despite economic weakness in China

BHP revives appetite for deals with biggest rivals in sights

Rio Tinto sees soft 2022 iron ore shipments on labour issues, project delays

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Rio emissions targets have investors, green groups up in arms

Iron ore, copper prices surge despite China factory data shock

Norway adopts Canada’s initiative for sustainable mining

Nippon Steel braces for downside risk as coronavirus spreads

Mining tycoon Andrew Forrest ups stake in Fortescue

Vale preparing for potential fuel leak from damaged ore carrier

Ship carrying Vale iron ore damaged off Brazil coast

Rio Tinto’s best earnings since 2011 clouded by virus risks

Rio’s $1bn spend to reach zero emissions “not enough”