February 8, 2023 BHP halts Western Australia iron ore operations for a day after worker dies Western Australia police have showed up on the site and BHP has informed safety regulators of the incident.
February 7, 2023 Fortescue inks deal for Gabon iron ore mine; project to start mid 2023 Fortescue has been assessing the Belinga iron ore project since 2018.
February 7, 2023 Anglo CEO warns extreme weather threatens global mine supplies The mining industry has been struggling to hit production targets, hurt by everything from floods and droughts to creaking infrastructure and political instability.
February 7, 2023 Brazil mineral output falls 12% in 2022 – industry group The local mining industry total revenue plunged 26% last year.
February 7, 2023 Brazil okays BHP’s $6.6 billion acquisition of OZ Minerals The deal still requires the approval of Australia’s regulatory bodies and the copper-gold miner shareholders, who are set to vote in April.
February 6, 2023 Anglo American CEO urges public-private fix to Transnet crisis Transnet has been unable to meet demand for freight trains to transport iron ore, coal and other commodities.
February 5, 2023 Tenaris says Benteler N.America halts sale of steel pipe business Benteler North America Corp has called off a previously announced agreement to sell 100% of its shares in its steel pipe business to Tenaris.
February 5, 2023 Plants inspire scientists to recover minerals, metals from wastewater Researchers are adapting plant 'membrane separation mechanisms' so they can be embedded in wastewater recycling technologies.
February 3, 2023 Iron ore price retreats on China demand rethink, price curbs worry "Iron ore is facing pressure from price control, so pay attention to policy risks," Sinosteel analysts said.
February 2, 2023 US mine production value rises 3.8% to $98 billion in 2022 — USGS In 2022 consumption of many mineral commodities neared or exceeded pre-pandemic levels.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
