November 20, 2023

BHP train drivers to start ‘restrained’ industrial action on Friday

Worries about a strike had lent support to iron ore prices, which are trading at the highest levels since February.

November 19, 2023

Mining billionaire Forrest acquires ‘iconic’ hat company Akubra

“We’re proud to be able to ensure the growth of Australian manufacturing, both protecting and creating new jobs,” said Andrew Forrest.

November 16, 2023

Fortescue sets up investment platform to fund green energy projects

"Fortescue is taking its global pipeline of green hydrogen and green ammonia projects to final investment decision," Fortescue Energy CEO Mark Hutchinson said.

November 15, 2023

All the metals we mined in one visualization

This infographic visualizes the 2.8 billion tonnes of metals mined in 2022, including precious metals, industrial metals, and more.

November 15, 2023

Iron ore price back above $130 on China stimulus

Beijing plans to provide at least $137 billion in low-cost financing to the nation’s urban village renovation and affordable housing programs. 

November 15, 2023

Three initiatives lead the way in decarbonizing steel production

Aperam, SSAB and Tata Steel are at the forefront of steel decarbonization.

November 13, 2023

Brazil regulator halts waste disposal activities from Vale mine

The Fabrica Nova mine in Minas Gerais state has been halted.

November 11, 2023

New satellite will detect and share CO2 data from individual facilities

GHGSat launched a satellite aimed at detecting carbon dioxide emissions from individual facilities like coal plants.

November 7, 2023

China’s state-backed iron ore giant says prices are too high

Iron ore has reached “unreasonable” levels that are hurting Chinese steel mills, according to China Mineral Resources Group.

November 7, 2023

Iron ore price retreats as China’s bourse plans to limit trading volumes

Also weighing on sentiment was news of unseasonably cold weather and blizzards hitting northeast China.