October 3, 2025

China’s bar on BHP iron ore cargoes hammers capesize rates

Dry-bulk shipping rates have tumbled around 25% this week.

October 2, 2025

Fatal accident forces Winning to halt iron ore mine at Simandou

Three foreign workers died at Guinea's Simandou iron ore project, in the area being developed by Winning Consortium.

October 1, 2025

Column: Critical minerals are stuck between demand hopes and oversupply reality

The caveat to long-term forecasts is that they are inherently risky as market dynamics can shift.

October 1, 2025

EU to cut steel import quotas, hike tariffs to 50%

The measures will be part of a new package for the steel sector due to be unveiled on October 7.

September 30, 2025

Vale expands Onça Puma capacity by 60%

The investment consolidates Onça Puma as Brazil’s largest ferronickel operation.

September 30, 2025

Nippon Steel buys 30% stake of Canada’s Kami iron ore project

Japan's top steelmaker forms a JV with Champion Iron and Sojitz to secure high-grade ore supplies.

September 30, 2025

China freezes BHP iron ore cargoes amid pricing dispute

China is the world's top iron ore buyer, with BHP as its third-largest supplier after Rio Tinto and Vale.

September 29, 2025

ArcelorMittal may get $491 million IDC South Africa unit bid

If successful, the bid considered by the Industrial Development Corp. would end almost two years of negotiations.

September 26, 2025

Niron breaks ground on rare earth-free magnet manufacturing plant in Minnesota

The company said it is able to scale manufacturing of permanent magnets made from iron nitride.

September 26, 2025

The Nuclear Company partners with Nucor to boost US nuclear power supply

The companies will assess the use of NQA-1 steel and related infrastructure for gigawatt-scale nuclear reactors.