March 25, 2023

ThyssenKrupp CEO defends steel spin-off ahead of board meeting

Martina Merz has defended efforts to spin off the German company's steel business ahead of a board meeting next week.

March 24, 2023

Column: China’s current iron ore strength may be as good as it gets for 2023

The risks to the bullish drivers of the spot iron ore price are rising as the market starts to question the nature and strength of China's economic recovery.

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.