January 18, 2023

Iron ore price rises while China warns against speculation

China's state planner issued its third warning this month against excessive speculation.

January 18, 2023

Vale expects to pay out $1.5 billion for Brumadinho repairs

The rupture of the structure unleashed a giant wave of mud that killed 270 people.

January 18, 2023

Chile rejects Andes Iron’s $2.5bn Dominga mining project

Chile's top court turned down appeals filed by communities and environmentalists against the mining project last May.

January 18, 2023

New solution aims to effectively monitor tailings facilities from space

Satellites, earth observation and ground sensors have been combined into one solution for monitoring tailings facilities.

January 16, 2023

Rio Tinto sees increased volatility as China reopens

The miner, which looks set to keep its position as the world's biggest iron ore producer, said the Gudai-Darri mine is expected to reach its nameplate capacity on a sustained…

January 16, 2023

Goldman sees ‘bullish concoction’ for global commodities

Jeff Currie sees parallels with the record run-up in commodities prices from 2007 to 2008.

January 16, 2023

Column: China didn’t drive commodity markets in 2022. It may in 2023

The market narrative for China's appetite for commodities has moved on from what was a soft 2022 to expectations of a strong 2023.

January 16, 2023

Iron ore’s sharp gains catch Beijing’s eye as traders summoned

Iron ore futures jumped almost 60% from the end of October through last Friday.

January 13, 2023

CHARTS: Mining stocks gain on tech but remain an afterthought for investors

Apple is worth more than the 100 biggest mining companies, three years of global copper production and all the world's seaborne iron ore.

January 13, 2023

Dalian iron ore hits 17-month high on China demand optimism

Global supply concerns are also boosting iron ore prices.