Iron Ore Top Stories

India to propose easing foreign investment rules further

But competition from a state-run monopoly, which gets its coal mines free, may stymie Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to attract more investments into the sector.

Bloomberg News | January 10, 2020 | 4:12 am

Brazil prosecutor aims to charge Vale within days over tailings dam disaster

Prosecutors expect to indict 15 to 20 people.

Reuters | January 8, 2020 | 12:09 pm

Samarco rebuffs creditors on resumption of debt talks

The Brazilian iron ore venture between BHP Group and Vale…

Bloomberg News | January 7, 2020 | 2:29 pm

BHP looks to India for coal growth as China demand declines

BHP projects Indian steelmaking is on course to grow by…

MINING.com Editor | January 7, 2020 | 2:02 pm

What to watch for in commodities in 2020

After a tumultuous year, iron ore is expected to slide…

Bloomberg News | January 6, 2020 | 4:50 pm

Vale orders 10 more mega-carriers

Brazilian giant's Valemax vessels capable of carrying double the ore of competitors' fleets changes the China export game.

Frik Els | September 26, 2014 | 5:27 pm

Aussie court stops Palmer’s firm attempt to axe Citic Pacific mining rights

Today’s interim injunction prevents Mineralogy from stripping its Chinese business partner from its iron ore mining rights in the Pilbara.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2014 | 2:18 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: A year’s extraction of metal shown next to landmarks and cities

For thousands of years of development as a species, humans never really needed to understand the real meaning behind big, unreachable numbers such as billions or trillions.

Visual Capitalist | September 25, 2014 | 9:31 pm

BHP freezes executive pay

CEO Andrew Mackenzie's pay package is already only half that of his predecessor.

Frik Els | September 25, 2014 | 5:14 pm

CHART: BHP before and after spin-off

Bubble chart shows heavy reliance on iron ore and oil for revenues and profits post demerger.

Frik Els | September 25, 2014 | 12:01 am

Iron ore trade to grow 35% over five years

Top iron ore miner Vale expected claw back market share from Australian competitors thanks to its Serra Sul mine and use of Valemax mega-carriers.

Frik Els | September 24, 2014 | 5:58 pm

Valemax ban ‘effectively’ lifted

Mega-carriers docking in China will see Brazilian giant Vale double export volumes to China over the next five years.

Frik Els | September 24, 2014 | 5:25 pm

BHP to go ahead with London-listing of demerged $15bn firm

New company would still have its primary listing in Australia, with secondary listings in South Africa and the UK.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 5:12 pm

Uncovering Canada’s frozen assets

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the discovery of one of two ships that comprised Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition in 1845, which has revived interest in the metals wealth of the Arctic and its ownership.

SNL Metals & Mining | September 24, 2014 | 4:44 pm

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