February 22, 2024

Australian iron ore port starts clearing ships ahead of cyclone

Dampier is used by Rio Tinto Group to export iron ore.

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.