Iron Ore Top Stories

Rio Tinto, satellite startup launch early partnership

Rio Tinto has entered an early-adoption partnership with Pixxel, whose satellite imagery could help the miner monitor active and closed mine sites, track ESG indicators, and advance mineral exploration.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 13, 2022 | 6:20 am

POSCO, Adani eye steel mill project in $5bn pact

The pact to explore business opportunities, under which both will…

Reuters | January 12, 2022 | 10:31 pm

Nigeria woos Barrick and Rio Tinto to spur nascent mining industry

Barrick, the world’s second biggest gold miner, is among the…

Bloomberg News | January 12, 2022 | 9:47 am

Iron ore price rises as heavy rains force miners to halt operations in Brazil

Heavy rains disrupted southeastern Brazil’s iron ore industry, with Vale…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 12, 2022 | 5:37 am

Brazilian deluge halts giant iron ore mines, triggers dam concerns

Heavy rainfall is disrupting southeastern Brazil’s giant iron ore industry,…

Bloomberg News | January 11, 2022 | 1:28 pm

South Africa could use mining royalties to set up sovereign fund

Many analysts are sceptical about the government idea, given that South Africa's mining industry is in decline.

Reuters | February 19, 2020 | 9:23 am

Alderon Iron adds Chinese partner to Kami mine

Tunghsu will be the second Chinese partner for the proposed western Labrador iron ore mine.

MINING.com Editor | February 18, 2020 | 4:14 pm

Fortescue profit spikes on iron ore price jump, but dividend seen conservative

The miner declared an interim dividend of A$0.76 per share, up from A$0.19 per share last year.

Reuters | February 18, 2020 | 2:43 pm

Rio to build $98-million solar plant at Koodaideri

The plan includes a lithium-ion battery energy storage system that would help power the miner’s entire Pilbara power network.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2020 | 10:16 am

South Africa’s Kumba Iron annual earnings rise on higher ore rates

The company said it expects to produce between 41.5 million tonnes and 42.5 million tonnes of iron ore in 2020.

Reuters | February 18, 2020 | 8:29 am

China’s metal exporters face order cancellations, damage claims amid virus

Companies have informed Chinese suppliers they are not accepting deliveries.

Reuters | February 17, 2020 | 8:47 pm

BHP profits surge 39% — declares 2nd highest dividend on record

Production and unit costs at all its major assets are on track to achieve full-year guidance.

MINING.com Editor | February 17, 2020 | 2:32 pm

Rio Tinto cuts Pilbara shipment outlook after cyclone Damien

Rio last month reported a 3% drop in iron ore shipments for 2019.

Reuters | February 17, 2020 | 9:27 am

The good, the bad, the ugly: Miners’ ability to stay afloat in the current context

How are major companies addressing market changes driven by the coronavirus outbreak, geopolitical tensions and natural disasters?

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 16, 2020 | 12:13 pm

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