September 25, 2025

Fortescue chairman Forrest doubles down on renewables in challenge to Trump

Forrest disputed US President Donald Trump’s claim that climate change is the "greatest con job" in the world.

September 25, 2025

Nippon Steel sees small gap with Washington over US Steel’s golden share authority

Japan's top steelmaker closed its $14.9 billion acquisition of US Steel in June.

September 22, 2025

Oceans protection law to tighten squeeze on seabed miners

The High Seas Treaty, effective January, enables vast conservation zones in international waters to protect 30% of the oceans.

September 19, 2025

Trump officials blocked US Steel from stopping work at plant

Administration blocked US Steel’s plan to stop production at a plant in Illinois.

September 19, 2025

Chinese state iron ore trader to halt some BHP orders in dispute

China Mineral Resources Group urged mills to suspend purchases of BHP’s Jimblebar blend fines from next week.

September 19, 2025

BHP eyes Geraldine Slattery for CEO role, FT reports

BHP could appoint Slattery, who leads its Australia operations, as the company’s first female chief executive in 140 years.

September 19, 2025

Guinea gets S&P rating as Simandou mine seen boosting growth

The B+ foreign-currency rating follows Guinea’s plan to channel part of the revenue from Simandou into a sovereign wealth fund.

September 18, 2025

Column: Commodities could be on the verge of a new super cycle

Today, there are structural factors on both the supply and demand sides of the commodities equation that could catalyze the next boom.

September 17, 2025

Vale lost $38 million amid Brazil mining corruption case

Officials at the mining sector’s regulator are accused of favoring Aiga over Vale.

September 17, 2025

Column: Soft China steel output shrugged off by robust iron ore

China, which accounts for just over half of global steel production, saw output drop for a third month in August.