Iron Ore Top Stories

Fortescue says Vale impact uncertain, sees demand for mid-grade iron ore

The loss of about 40 million tonnes of annual supply is expected to boost demand for Australian ore.

Reuters | January 31, 2019 | 10:11 am

Brazilian prosecutors freeze over $219m of Vale’s assets

Funds expected to be used as compensation for the victims…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2019 | 9:48 am

Glencore nears $500m deal to buy iron ore from Brazil’s CSN – sources

CSN is aiming to reduce debts that piled up after…

Reuters | January 31, 2019 | 9:25 am

ArcelorMittal’s bid to buy stake in Bosnian iron ore mine rejected

ArcelorMittal owns a steel plant in the central Bosnian town…

Reuters | January 30, 2019 | 11:11 am

Iron ore prices are flying

Vale production cuts could have "outsized" impact in shorter term…

Frik Els | January 30, 2019 | 10:18 am

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South Africa becomes China’s third biggest iron ore supplier

Rival exporter India struggles to overcome troubles in its mining sector, while Australia remains well in the lead

Marc Howe | January 22, 2013 | 12:14 am

Canada firm as top mining destination: report

Exploration investment in the country reached a record high of $3.9 billion in 2011, with the three territories receiving 22% of the total international spending for the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 21, 2013 | 3:17 pm

Rio Tinto fighting to keep Australia in top iron ore producer spot

Even with significant ore bodies coming on stream from 2015 onwards in Brazil (Anglo’s Minas Rio and Vale’s Serra Sul), Australia will be able to keep its crown in this commodity kingdom thanks to Rio, say analysts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 21, 2013 | 1:31 pm

Report: Anglo American set for $5bn Minas Rio writedown

Delays at the Brazilian iron ore project cost Anglo and former CEO Cynthia Carroll dearly.

Frik Els | January 21, 2013 | 1:16 am

STATS: China’s fixed investment in mining is putting the rest of the world to shame

Mining capex was up 12% to $211 billion last year.

Frik Els | January 18, 2013 | 7:38 pm

CHART: The resource boom ended in 2011 already

And why it's great for stocks.

Frik Els | January 17, 2013 | 10:49 pm

Global steel director for Brazil’s Vale quits amid division reshuffle

With the executive's resignation, the global steel director's position will no longer exist.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 17, 2013 | 4:19 pm

Iron ore correction turning into a crash

Plummets 5% in a day.

Frik Els | January 16, 2013 | 8:31 pm

Fortescue eschews oil and gas exploration as iron ore spot prices rise

Aussie miner Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) has opted to abandon plans to invest in an oil and gas explorer

Marc Howe | January 16, 2013 | 11:15 am

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