December 14, 2023

Column: China is still the top dog in commodities, but its bark is changing

China is becoming an increasingly price-sensitive buyer, and appears more willing to use its purchasing power to try to influence prices.

December 13, 2023

Iron ore price falls after China policy meet disappoints on stimulus

The steel-making staple lost as much as 2.9% in Singapore.

December 13, 2023

Vale’s ex-president seeks to avoid trial for Brumadinho

Fábio Schvartsman may avoid trial for the dam collapse that killed more than 250 people in 2019.

December 13, 2023

Thungela says “not yet” cutting jobs despite production curbs

The company plans to re-deploy staff to new projects that will start producing next year.

December 12, 2023

Western Australia seeks to speed up mining project approvals

Western Australia supplies more than half of the world's seaborne iron ore and half of its lithium.

December 12, 2023

Iron ore price up as hopes of China stimulus resurface

China's leaders started a closed-door meeting on Monday to discuss economic targets and map out stimulus plans for 2024.

December 12, 2023

Komatsu, GM to co-develop hydrogen fuel cells for electric trucks

The two have created a joint venture to co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for the 930E electric drive mining truck.

December 12, 2023

Rio Tinto says it is optimistic about China’s growth

The comments came as China's economy has struggled to mount a strong post-pandemic recovery amid a deepening housing crisis.

December 12, 2023

Vale mulls briquette plants in Gulf of Mexico, Middle East

The company opened a new plant in Espirito Santo state, Brazil, with production capacity of 2 million metric tons per year.

December 12, 2023

Anglo American’s falling shares fuel takeover rumours

Analysts say Anglo's current low valuation and diversified portfolio makes it an attractive target for potential buyers.