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.

February 1, 2023

Tombador Iron halts Brazil mine due to unrest

Protests have erupted in Brazil as supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro try prompting a military coup to overthrow Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.