September 22, 2023

Rio Tinto halts mine work as second indigenous site damaged

A Pilbara scrub tree and a one square meter rock fell from the overhang of a rock shelter in an area adjacent to the site.

September 21, 2023

Rio Tinto planning more investments in Canada, but rules out bid for Teck

CEO praised Teck as a “mining champion in Canada” that has attracted the interest of other multinational miners but said that Rio is not looking to make a major acquisition…

September 21, 2023

INEOS acquires Norway’s Eramet Titanium & Iron for $245 million

ETI consists of an ilmenite transformation plant in Norway producing titanium slag and high-purity pig iron sold to European foundries.

September 21, 2023

Brazil’s comptroller general alleges Vale corrupted inspection in Brumadinho case

Agency says Vale corrupted the “integrity” of the federal inspection system in the Brumadinho case.

September 21, 2023

JPMorgan raises iron ore price outlook until 2025

While supply is gradually increasing, this is not yet reflected in prices, according to the bank.

September 21, 2023

Clean TeQ gets into tailings management business with ATA acquisition

Acquisition of ATA technology is part of the firm's targeted expansion into the global mine tailings management industry.

September 20, 2023

Cleveland-Cliffs clashes with US Steel as sale process gets underway

US Steel has not opened its books to Cliffs even as it accepts initial bids this week, because Cliffs will not agree to its conditions, sources say.

September 20, 2023

Copper prices may jump 20%, aluminum by 36% as demand outpaces supply: forecast

Global copper and aluminum supply deficits may cause prices to soar within a few years while steel may drop, according to a new report on metals.

September 20, 2023

Fortescue brushes aside worries, says exits show resolute board

Three high-profile executives left the world’s fourth-largest iron ore miner in one week, reviving debate on the company’s plan to be a green-energy powerhouse

September 19, 2023

Iron ore price extends decline as concerns over Chinese property market persist

Higher domestic supply also weighed on the key steelmaking ingredient.