October 16, 2023

Rio Tinto’s Q3 iron ore shipments rise marginally on Gudai-Darri strength

The company generates 70% of its profit through its iron ore operations.

October 16, 2023

Iron ore price rises as China stimulus lifts sentiment

China's central bank ramped up liquidity support to the banking system by conducting medium-term lending facility operations.

October 13, 2023

Iron ore price struggles for direction as traders assess China demand

Hopes of additional economic stimulus by Beijing helped limit losses.

October 11, 2023

NASA to launch first mission to metal-rich asteroid

Scientists believe the asteroid can help discoveries about Earth's core and those of other terrestrial planets.

October 11, 2023

World’s top miners need more ambition to meet climate targets

The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis examined five miners with goals to become carbon neutral by 2050 — and found varying degrees of purpose in meeting that target.

October 10, 2023

How to turn mine tailings into healthy soil

Researchers have developed a new method that is expected to save miners billions of dollars by minimizing the cost and risk of tailings storage.

October 10, 2023

Aboriginal elders suspend Rio Tinto site survey over heritage concerns

Western Australia is set to overturn its 2021 Aboriginal cultural heritage protection laws, introduced on July 1, due to opposition from landowners.

October 9, 2023

Rio Tinto says no damage to Aboriginal rock shelter structure from Aug. 6 blast

There has been much less outrage about this incident compared to three years ago, when Rio Tinto destroyed rock shelters at Juukan Gorge in the same region.

October 9, 2023

Swedish industrialists explore $6 billion green steel project in Canada

H2 Green Steel is in talks with governments in Canada to build a factory in northern Quebec, as the young firm tries to deliver on a promise — steel produced…

October 9, 2023

Fortescue secures initial renewable energy for Gibson Island project

The agreement will also underpin the development of a new renewable energy project in North Queensland.