Iron Ore Top Stories

Kumba to invest further $428 million in iron ore processing plant upgrade

The new technology is expected to increase the volume of premium iron ore to about 55% of its flagship Sishen mine’s production.

Reuters | August 29, 2024 | 9:55 am

Iron ore’s ‘irrational’ rally past $100 triggers warning from Chinese media

Iron ore has jumped by about 10% in 10 days.

Bloomberg News | August 29, 2024 | 6:54 am

Nippon Steel boosts M&A case with $1.3 billion spend at US mills

The Japanese steelmaker plans to make the investments at the…

Bloomberg News | August 28, 2024 | 2:51 pm

Vale’s new CEO to focus on boosting iron ore despite weak demand

Iron ore futures have fallen nearly 30% this year and…

Bloomberg News | August 28, 2024 | 11:19 am

Fortescue sets out to meet strong Chinese demand for green iron

The world's fourth-largest iron ore miner will use green electricity…

Reuters | August 27, 2024 | 6:01 pm

Vale, BHP make new offer on Mariana disaster reparations

Vale said the new proposal totals $26.09 billion.

Staff Writer | June 12, 2024 | 11:05 am

Western Australia resolves mining imbroglio threatening licences

The government has approved draft legislation that will ensure the security of mining licences and permits in the state, a major producer of iron ore.

Bloomberg News | June 12, 2024 | 9:55 am

Column: China’s strong iron ore imports contrast with weak steel output

China imported 102 million tonnes in May, marking a third straight month of arrivals of more than 100 million tonnes.

Reuters | June 11, 2024 | 1:22 pm

Iron ore price tumbles to 2-month low on concerns over weakening China demand

Iron ore supply has risen while demand has softened and showed little room for improvement, Sinosteel Futures said.

Reuters | June 11, 2024 | 7:45 am

Canada adds high-purity iron, phosphorus, silicon metal to critical minerals list

The list now identifies 34 minerals and metals deemed essential to the country’s economic or national security.

Staff Writer | June 10, 2024 | 1:37 pm

Ditching noble metals improves efficiency of zinc-air batteries

A new metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst for zinc-air batteries has proven to outperform noble metal catalysts.

Staff Writer | June 10, 2024 | 6:06 am

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Kumba to invest further $428 million in iron ore processing plant upgrade

Iron ore’s ‘irrational’ rally past $100 triggers warning from Chinese media

Nippon Steel boosts M&A case with $1.3 billion spend at US mills

Vale’s new CEO to focus on boosting iron ore despite weak demand

Fortescue sets out to meet strong Chinese demand for green iron

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Vale, BHP make new offer on Mariana disaster reparations

Western Australia resolves mining imbroglio threatening licences

Column: China’s strong iron ore imports contrast with weak steel output

Iron ore price tumbles to 2-month low on concerns over weakening China demand

Canada adds high-purity iron, phosphorus, silicon metal to critical minerals list

Ditching noble metals improves efficiency of zinc-air batteries

China, Pakistan agree to strengthen mining cooperation

Nippon Steel executive saw positive reaction from US Steel workers and others

Brazil adds Vale to so-called “dirty list” after contractor subjected workers to slave-like labour