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.
February 2, 2023 Kumba delivers profit warning after rail problems hit exports The Anglo American unit produced 37.7 million tonnes of the key steel ingredient in 2022, down from 40.9 million tonnes the previous year.
February 2, 2023 Iron ore price at 2-week low as traders reassess demand prospects in China Iron ore and steel prices in China hit multi-month highs in January as markets rallied from early November.
February 1, 2023 Simandou iron ore project to restart in March, Guinea says Authorities ordered work to stop in July last year in a bid to force the shareholders to agree joint venture terms.
February 1, 2023 Search team finds Rio Tinto’s radioactive capsule lost in Australia The capsule was recovered after a nearly week-long search involving around 100 people along a 1,400 kilometres (870 miles) stretch of highway.
Copper set for biggest annual gain since 2009 on supply bets The latest gains have also been driven by traders rushing to ship copper to the US in anticipation of potential tariffs, creating tightness elsewhere. December 31, 2025 | 10:31 am
