Will Guinea’s Simandou iron ore mine be the ‘Pilbara killer’?Simandou, one of the world’s most significant iron ore developments, is set to challenge the Pilbara’s dominance soon. James Cooper | July 19, 2024 | 12:15 pm
ArcelorMittal says dissident workers still protesting in Mexican plantArcelorMittal announced on Thursday the end ofthe blockade at its…Reuters | July 19, 2024 | 9:25 am
Anglo’s sale of De Beers hindered by diamond market stateAnglo American has warned of more production cuts at De…Cecilia Jamasmie | July 18, 2024 | 4:33 am
Iron ore price drifts higher as soft China data triggers stimulus hopes New data maintained pressure on policymakers to launch more stimulus as demand remained weak. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 1:30 am
Vitol CEO confirms energy trading giant is getting into metals The world’s biggest independent commodities trader is expanding beyond oil, gas and power. Bloomberg News | April 10, 2024 | 3:24 pm
Sweden’s LKAB cuts iron ore production on railway woes The company said it will cut production by one million tonnes per year, and added it may also take additional measures, including laying off staff. Reuters | April 10, 2024 | 5:56 am
Guinea’s Simandou iron ore project secures $15 billion financing The project is expected to add around 5% to the global seaborne supply when it comes online. Staff Writer | April 9, 2024 | 9:52 am
Iron ore price extends rally on hopes of improved demand in China Iron ore prices extended gains to a second straight session on Tuesday. Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 8:01 am
Fortescue partners with OCP Group for green energy development in Morocco The equal partnership with the Moroccan fertilizer producer includes the development of manufacturing facilities and an R&D hub. Reuters | April 8, 2024 | 10:39 am
Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2024 | 3:39 am
Iron ore price nears two-week high on stimulus bets, post-holiday restocking The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange ended daytime trade 3.19% higher. Reuters | April 8, 2024 | 3:31 am
Big 5 diversified mining companies are having a rough 2024 World’s 50 biggest miners had a combined market capitalization of just under $1.4 trillion, with losses at the very top offsetting a banner quarter for gold and copper stocks. Frik Els | April 5, 2024 | 9:47 am