Scientists understand how to better study iron, other minerals

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have investigated the status of iron ions in monoclinic pyroxenes, an endeavour that is key for the future analysis of iron and other minerals’ flakes.

Staff Writer | November 8, 2022 | 6:06 am

Moody’s says India a bright spot in global steel demand

India, the world's second-largest crude steel producer, posted 11.4% growth in finished steel consumption during April-October to 65.5 million tonnes.

Reuters | November 7, 2022 | 9:25 am

Previously unknown mineralogy of deep earth unveiled

New experiments suggest that earth’s deeper lower mantle likely has a mineralogy different from the shallower lower mantle.

Staff Writer | November 7, 2022 | 5:05 am

Iron ore’s slump likely to deepen until China’s economy revives

China’s steel industry has been warning of a crisis since the summer, and the third quarter saw major mills turn in their first aggregate loss since at least 2018.

Bloomberg News | November 3, 2022 | 10:34 am

BHP warns of inflation risks in 2023, says China demand to stabilize

The mining industry has been weighed down this year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine by a supply bottleneck that sparked off inflation.

Reuters | November 1, 2022 | 11:44 am

Vale to study implementing ‘mega hubs’ in Middle East countries

Vale is expected to build and operate iron ore concentration and briquetting plants within the hubs.

Reuters | November 1, 2022 | 7:37 am

Brazil’s CSN net profit drops 82% in Q3

The bottom line came in at 238 million reais, while its EBITDA fell 37% to 2.714 billion reais.

Reuters | October 31, 2022 | 5:54 pm

Brazil’s president-elect Lula vows greener mining

Leftist former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was elected this Sunday, winning over far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.

Bruno Venditti | October 30, 2022 | 4:24 pm

How green material producers, buyers can capture the green premiums

Transforming the metals and mining, building materials, and plastics industries to make them compatible with sustainability targets will require increasing annual spending from $5.7 trillion to $9.2 trillion.

Staff Writer | October 30, 2022 | 11:57 am

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