January 24, 2024

Fortescue posts drop in second-quarter iron ore shipments

The world's fourth largest iron ore miner shipped 48.7 million tonnes of the steel-making commodity in the quarter ended Dec. 31

January 23, 2024

Investor group turns up heat on mining tailings dam laggards

So far 77 listed mining companies, including the world's largest BHP and Rio Tinto, have signed up to a tougher code of conduct.

January 23, 2024

Iron ore climbs to over one-week high as China pledges to stabilize market

The most-traded May iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) ended daytime trade 1.42% higher.

January 22, 2024

Iron ore price consolidates as traders ponder demand outlook

China kept benchmark lending rates unchanged at its monthly fixing on Monday following the decision to hold its medium-term lending facility rate steady last week.

January 20, 2024

Lula pushes ally for Vale CEO as Brazil’s iron ore miner weighs succession

Political lobbying as much as boardroom maneuvering could determine who wins the race to become the next boss of Vale SA.

January 18, 2024

India’s NMDC says it has no plans to export iron ore to China

The country's largest state-owned iron ore miner is scaling up production to meet domestic demand.

January 18, 2024

Canada gives mineral-rich Arctic region of Nunavut control over its resources

Nunavut is home to some of the minerals critical for battery production.

January 18, 2024

Former Fortescue execs launch green iron start-up

The Australia-based green materials platform company, Element Zero, has raised $10 million in seed funding.

January 18, 2024

Major miners pledge no exploration-related activities at world heritage sites

Top miners including Freeport, Teck and Newmont committed to taking urgent action to support a "nature-positive future" by 2030.

January 17, 2024

BHP flags possible writedowns at nickel unit on low prices

Production from Western Australia on a 100% basis was 72.7 million tonnes.