March 24, 2023 China Minmetals chairman sees broad scope to co-operate with Rio Tinto Weng Zuliang expressed hope for both sides to promote and deepen pragmatic cooperation in iron ore trading.
March 23, 2023 Next-gen explosives for mining, military developed Researchers have developed high explosives that won't detonate unless activated by being filled with an inert fluid.
March 22, 2023 BHP is building a solution to its green steel conundrum The company is working with engineering consultancy Hatch Ltd. to design a pilot plant that uses an electric smelting furnace.
March 22, 2023 Iron ore price extends losses on China demand concerns Dalian iron ore futures hit a five-week low.
March 20, 2023 Iron ore price falls on China warning, production controls in Tangshan China's National Development and Reform Commission said it would look at measures to curb "unreasonable" prices.
March 20, 2023 Rio Tinto has more work to do, cultural heritage audit finds Audit found nearly half of Rio's assets lacked access to appropriately qualified cultural heritage expertise within the business.
March 18, 2023 Guinea, partners resume Simandou infrastructure operations The $15 billion Simandou project was restarted Saturday.
March 16, 2023 Iron ore price falls as China plans to cut steel production Third consecutive year the Chinese government has mandated an output limit in line with its emission reduction program.
March 16, 2023 Vale scrubs coal from iron ore pellets for first time During Vale's pilot, 15,000 tonnes of coal-free pellets were made with 100% biocarbon from certified supplies.
March 16, 2023 Rio Tinto appoints directors with mining, renewable energy experience Dean Dalla Valle and Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, the latest appointments, will join Rio's board on June 1.
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