February 21, 2024 Fortescue beats on first-half profit, posts strong dividend Imports to China, the world's largest iron ore consumer, hit a record high last year on strong demand.
February 21, 2024 Rio Tinto board gives go-ahead on Simandou iron ore project "The board yesterday approved the largest mining project in the world," CEO Stausholm told the Financial Times.
February 21, 2024 In election year, South African mines bleed cash, jobs The country's biggest mining investors are halting plans to spend billions of rand on new projects in response to a slump in profits.
February 21, 2024 Rio Tinto reports 12% profit drop but returns more cash to investors The miner said it expects Pilbara production costs to rise in 2024 due to persistent labor and parts inflation.
February 20, 2024 Rio Tinto inks renewable power purchase deal for Gladstone operations Rio Tinto will buy 80% of all power generated from the Bungaban wind energy project over 25 years.
February 20, 2024 Kumba Iron Ore to cut 490 jobs as rail crisis hits output, shares fall Restructuring to impact 10% of Kumba's workforce.
February 20, 2024 Vale eyes more battery systems in its operations Vale is looking at expanding the use of industrial batteries to power ports and mining sites.
February 19, 2024 BHP says nickel faces “difficult multi-year run” BHP's strong revenue growth of 6% was underpinned by higher iron ore and copper prices.
February 19, 2024 Australia’s iron ore giants to lean conservative on dividends, analysts say BHP and Rio Tinto are expected to report earnings flat to slightly lower.
February 19, 2024 Iron ore price slides as rising stocks, weak steel margins blur demand outlook Iron ore inventory at major Chinese ports surveyed rose 4% during Lunar New Year holiday.
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