Iron Ore Top Stories

What to watch in commodities: Trump-Xi, OPEC, iron, Tesla, crops

It’ll be an important week for iron ore, which has been badly beaten up in November.

Bloomberg News | December 2, 2018 | 9:03 am

Peru’s gold, silver, copper output falls

On the positive side, the Andean country's iron ore production…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 1, 2018 | 10:31 am

Navy admiral named Brazil’s Minister of Mines and Energy

Albuquerque, 60, will tackle offshore oil licensing rounds and planned…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2018 | 12:32 pm

S.Africa’s main iron ore export rail link closed until Dec. 9

The Saldanha export line carries iron ore sourced mainly from…

Reuters | November 30, 2018 | 9:53 am

Rio Tinto green lights $2.6B Koodaideri iron ore mine investment

Construction will start next year with first production expected in…

MINING.com Editor | November 29, 2018 | 11:57 am

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Afghanistan mineral deposits estimated at $1 trillion

US hydrologists and mining engineers are working with Afghans southeast of Kabul to conduct tests.

Kerry Hall | April 9, 2013 | 8:01 am

‘Stronger for longer’: Iron ore price hits 3-week high as Chinese imports jump 22%

The steelmaking raw material is defying predictions of a sharp correction.

Frik Els | April 8, 2013 | 7:29 pm

Mining companies investing intelligently now will be rewarded

2013 global mining trends.

MINING.com Editor | April 8, 2013 | 6:13 pm

Asia’s fierce competition for commodities

Asia is at a dangerous crossroads of resource dependence, geopolitical tension and environmental degradation.

MINING.com Editor | April 4, 2013 | 6:11 pm

Report: Iron ore price at $90 in December and widening surplus to at least 2018

Bear market looks inevitable.

Frik Els | April 4, 2013 | 5:41 pm

Brazil environmental watchdog charges Anglo with a $10m fine over port accident

The incident forced Anglo to halt shipments from the operation, where it produced 6.1 million tonnes of iron ore last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 4, 2013 | 3:19 pm

Canadian mining under fire at home and abroad

Tough times for Canadian mining.

MINING.com Editor | April 3, 2013 | 7:32 pm

Rio Tinto’s Walsh hits the gas pedal, puts Aussie coal assets up for sale

Deal it is expected to fetch around $3 billion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2013 | 2:14 pm

China’s largest steelmaker buys into Canada’s Labrador Trough

The Kami project is expected to produce 8 million tonnes per year.

Kerry Hall | April 3, 2013 | 4:53 am

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