October 13, 2025

Rio Tinto says strong year-end iron ore push needed as China demand surges

The world's biggest iron ore producer shipped 84.3 million tonnes of the steel-making commodity from its Pilbara operations.

October 13, 2025

Vale, Wabtec to test ethanol use in locomotives on the Vitória-Minas Railway in Brazil

Ethanol is a renewable fuel that replaces fossil diesel.

October 13, 2025

China’s iron ore, copper and coal imports rise to annual high

However, copper concentrate imports dropped 6.3% as mine disruptions, most recently at Grasberg in Indonesia, hampered supply of the smelting feedstock.

October 9, 2025

BHP-China iron ore standoff may drag into 2026 as talks stall

So far, the world’s largest miner has seen minimal disruption in its shipments to China.

October 8, 2025

Anglo CEO still sees future in Africa despite shrinking footprint

The miner has exited its coal and platinum operations in South Africa.

October 7, 2025

Authenticity over polish: What OnlyFans can teach junior mining

OnlyFans' success teaches the junior mining sector to modernize its communication, moving beyond outdated, dry styles.

October 7, 2025

Global miners raked in $700B in 2024 despite rising pressures

The metals and mining industry earned record profits last year, despite a 6% revenue drop, McKinsey's 2025 report shows.

October 7, 2025

Rio Tinto, Japanese partners pour $733M into Pilbara mine

The West Angelas iron ore mine extension aims to sustain Pilbara output by replacing production from aging sites.

October 6, 2025

Gold to overtake LNG, met coal as Australia’s second most valuable export

Australia is one of the leading gold producers, with output projected to rise from 340 tons in 2025-26, to 369 tons in the following period.

October 6, 2025

Vale to buy back up to $3 billion in bonds

The buyback could help Vale save on debt costs.