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Iron ore may see structural shift on lack of new supply, decarbonization

The issue is that investments in additional iron ore capacity and upgrading have long lead times, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | March 30, 2022 | 8:08 am

Rio Tinto defends Turquoise offer, says will ‘deliver value for all stakeholders’

The mining giant is facing rising pressure from Turquoise minority…

Reuters | March 29, 2022 | 9:30 am

India to invest in exploring lithium, cobalt mines in Australia

The move comes at a time when India is offering…

Reuters | March 29, 2022 | 8:27 am

Rio Tinto secures lithium project in Argentina

The $825 million acquisition of Rincon gives Rio Tinto a…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2022 | 3:53 am

Rusal can’t access alumina from Australia JV as pressure builds

Rusal owns a 20% stake in Queensland Alumina, which is…

Bloomberg News | March 28, 2022 | 9:51 am

Australia reassures on China iron ore processing changes

Country said that change in China’s iron ore inspection procedures should streamline customs clearance of Australian shipments.

Reuters | May 21, 2020 | 9:27 am

Fresh study calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining

It warns that the impacts of nodule mining in the Pacific Ocean will be extensive, severe and last for generations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 20, 2020 | 10:18 am

Iron ore price surges on Brazil covid-19 crisis

Benchmark prices close in on $100 a tonne on Brazil supply fears — "You can't move dirt working from home."

Frik Els | May 20, 2020 | 10:18 am

Queensland passes law to jail mining bosses over deaths

Top executives face up to 20 years in prison and A$13 million ($8.6m), if found criminally negligent over workers' deaths.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 20, 2020 | 7:03 am

Mining companies rush to shield indigenous communities from coronavirus

ESG investment analysts say they are watching mining companies closely to see how they cope with the coronavirus crisis.

Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 3:59 pm

China targets Australia barley, but what matters is coal, LNG, iron ore

Move is seen as Beijing’s ongoing expression of displeasure over Canberra’s role in pushing for an international investigation into the origins of covid-19.

Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 11:59 am

PNG court to rule on Barrick challenge in June

Papua New Guinea said it would take control of Porgera gold mine citing environmental and social problems.

Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 8:25 am

Covid-19 impact on iron ore market — report

Fitch now expects iron ore production to grow by 0.8% y-o-y in 2020 compared with 4.7% y-o-y in 2019.

MINING.com Editor | May 18, 2020 | 3:24 pm

Novo restarts exploration at Egina, shares up

The company has identified another gold-bearing channel in an area southwest of the Paradise prospect.

Bruno Venditti | May 15, 2020 | 3:22 pm

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