Iron Ore Top Stories

Vale partially halts work at second-largest iron ore mine

Brucutu, which has an annual capacity of 30 million tonnes of iron ore, is Minas Gerais state's largest mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2019 | 7:04 am

South African mining output rises for first time in nine months

Coal and iron ore production surged while gold declined.

Bloomberg News | September 12, 2019 | 2:21 pm

Mitsui to expand LNG, iron ore assets despite signs of slowing economies

Last year, Mitsui announced investments in two iron ore projects…

Reuters | September 11, 2019 | 10:50 am

Iron ore prices rebound on spike in China imports

Iron ore price surges as shipments to top consumer hits…

Frik Els | September 9, 2019 | 2:19 pm

Australia’s Port Hedland iron ore shipments to China jump 10% in August

Shipments to China jumped to 38.14 million tonnes in August…

Reuters | September 6, 2019 | 8:09 am

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BHP cuts ribbon at its $3.6bn Jimblebar iron ore mine expansion

The mine has an initial annual production capacity of 35 million tonnes and is a key part of BHP's plans to lift capacity from its Pilbara operations to 220 million tonnes a year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2014 | 10:00 am

Australia’s $6.5bn Oakajee project backer holds long record of shady businesses

The Oakajee port and rail project has the potential to become one of the major suppliers of Australian iron ore to Asia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2014 | 2:15 pm

Barclays is the next big bank pulling out of commodities: report

The English bank is planning to sell large parts of its metals, agricultural and energy business.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2014 | 7:35 pm

One more reason iron ore price won’t stray too far from $120

Beijing's strategy to consolidate the domestic iron ore industry under six to eight large miners has been met with skepticism.

Frik Els | April 18, 2014 | 9:15 pm

China, Japan and ‘mystery local billionaire’ potential developers of Oakajee project

While the WA government is favours Chinese capitals, Australian junior Padbury Mining says it has secured $6.5 billion to take over the project, but refuses to reveal backer's name.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2014 | 5:02 pm

Guinea government to strip Vale, BSGR of all Simandou rights

The West African nation is ready to withdraw the mining permits held by VBG, a company run by BSGR and Vale.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2014 | 2:20 pm

Fortescue misses expectations, vows to step up output to meet target

Australia's third biggest iron ore miner won’t give up on its full year export target of 127 million tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 16, 2014 | 3:09 pm

Chile’s main iron-ore producer to invest $650 million this year

The biggest chunk of the investment will be allocated to CAP's Cerro Negro Norte operation in the country's north.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 16, 2014 | 2:34 pm

Brazil’s iron miners risk losing market share to Australian competitors

Brazil's mining sector is expected to see slower average growth rates through 2018 compared with previous years, a report by Business Monitor shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 16, 2014 | 10:48 am

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