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Iron ore shortage after Vale disaster hurting Brazil steelmakers — report

Vale's situation could force other steelmakers to halt production if nothing is done to normalize supplies.

Reuters | April 15, 2019 | 9:18 am

China isn’t ready for iron ore deficit, Steelhome’s Wu says

The founder of Shanghai Steelhome Information Technology Co. said disruptions will amount to 60 million tons of lost supply this year.

Bloomberg News | April 14, 2019 | 11:08 am

Brazil President says Amazon rainforest reserve should be opened to mining

President Jair Bolsonaro said on Friday the country could open a vast reserve in the Amazon rainforest to mining, a move attempted by his predecessor that was quickly rescinded following an international environmental outcry.

Reuters | April 12, 2019 | 11:30 am

Cobalt, uranium and silver prices expected to rally in 2019

But the iron ore price surge won't last says new survey of commodity analysts.

Frik Els | April 11, 2019 | 4:40 pm

Iron ore price rally could give BHP, Rio Tinto 30% earnings boost

The supply/demand dynamics benefit Australia’s iron ore miners, according to the latest research by the Macquarie Group.

Northern Miner Staff | April 10, 2019 | 2:10 pm

Vale says BSG ordered to pay it $1.25B

The joint venture intended to explore for iron assets at the Simandou prospect, but the concession was revoked in 2014 by Guinea's government.

Reuters | April 9, 2019 | 4:02 pm

Rio Tinto says fire damages Pilbara iron ore operation

The company does not say whether this would impact shipping of the mineral.

Reuters | April 9, 2019 | 3:36 pm

Vale opens talks on compensation for dam disaster victims

Vale SA has opened negotiations with prosecutors and families of victims of the deadly January dam disaster.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 8, 2019 | 3:30 pm

As Goldman backs off, Citi says chase iron ore rally to $100

Iron ore’s poised to hit $100 a ton, according to Citigroup, which highlighted “very, very low” seaborne cargoes just as data from China may show a pick-up in demand.

Bloomberg News | April 8, 2019 | 12:57 pm

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