Iron Ore Top Stories

Vedanta says Anglo American stake buy meets Gov’t criteria

Shares in the company lost a fifth of their value on Friday as investors were sceptical of its foreign subsidiary Cairn India Holdings’ $200 million investment in the diversified miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2019 | 3:16 am

Rio Tinto to remain strong despite difficulties—report

A key asset is the Oyu Tolgoi copper project in…

MINING.com Editor | February 3, 2019 | 8:30 am

Brazil dam burst death toll rises to 115; 10 people added to list of missing

The rescue and recovery team said that 248 people were…

Reuters | February 1, 2019 | 2:56 pm

This iron ore rally is living on borrowed time

Those inclined to make a bullish bet on disaster may…

Bloomberg Opinion | February 1, 2019 | 10:58 am

Japan’s JFE says no impact on iron ore buying after Vale dam disaster

We need to closely watch Vale's overall output and how…

Reuters | February 1, 2019 | 10:29 am

Tata Steel gives Labrador Iron Mines a $30 million cash injection

Rationalization and cooperation

Michael Allan McCrae | March 13, 2013 | 3:15 pm

The ‘revolution’ in the next decade of mining

Deloitte CEO Glen Ives believes the mining industry will 'revolutionize' the way it approaches projects in the coming decade.

MINING.com Editor | March 12, 2013 | 6:58 pm

Iron ore fall strikes projects, miners and frightens investors

The steelmaking commodity hit a 2½-month low Monday as Chinese steelmakers resist restocking frightened by weakening economic data.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2013 | 2:29 pm

BHP imminent asset sales could raise $25 billion

The mining giant is rushing to sell at least 10 non-core assets to reduce debt and simplify its operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2013 | 12:35 pm

Asteroid mining to dominate the industry: experts

Geologists believe that asteroids hold iron ore, nickel and precious metals at much higher concentrations than those found on Earth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2013 | 6:16 pm

Going clean and green: abandoned iron ore mine transforming into hydro plant

Ontario iron ore mine to become a hydro power storage facility.

MINING.com Editor | March 11, 2013 | 5:05 pm

Rio Tinto’s miner dead four days before found

Australian miners and unions say the rising number of mine deaths that go unnoticed for days is concerning.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2013 | 1:27 pm

Commodities ‘supercycle’ will last another 15 years: JP Morgan

The current slowdown is just a pause in the commodity supercycle’s 'continuing spin.'

MINING.com Editor | March 7, 2013 | 7:18 pm

Iron ore price: BHP counters Beijing claims of market manipulation

China says the 80% rise in the iron price between September and February was brought about by traders and miners creating an artificial supply shortage.

Frik Els | March 7, 2013 | 5:16 pm

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