October 3, 2022

BHP lifts steel consumption forecast on surging demand from renewable power farms

The miner forecasts surging demand for wind and solar farm equipment to boost steel demand by 2% in 2030 and by 4% in 2050.

September 30, 2022

Iron ore price marks quarterly losses on China covid, property woes

Overall Chinese iron ore demand may remain subdued in coming months, especially if Beijing sticks to its zero-COVID policy, analysts said.

September 27, 2022

Iron ore price rises as Chinese steel mills resume ramping up output

Tuesday's gains indicate the market has not given up hopes that the recovery in Chinese steel production.

September 27, 2022

Metallic materials’ fatigue strength can now be quickly determined

High-resolution electron imaging can capture the nanoscale deformation events that lead to metal failure in a matter of hours.

September 26, 2022

China’s renewables growth lifts copper demand as housing falters

China’s rapid build-up of clean energy is claiming more copper, supporting the market at a time when traditional sources of demand like housing are in the dumps.

September 26, 2022

Commodities gauge falls to lowest in 8 months on recession fears

The dollar’s relentless surge to repeated records is making commodities priced in the currency more expensive for overseas buyers.

September 26, 2022

Southern cattail highly effective for rehabilitation of areas affected by iron mine tailings

Southern cattail can scavenge up to 34 times more manganese from contaminated soil than other plants found in similar environments.

September 23, 2022

Baffinland gets nod from Nunavut board to extend Mary River operation until year-end

The decision could save more than 1,100 jobs. Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, however, has the final word.

September 22, 2022

Researchers working on smart drone capable of preventing tailings dams failures

US-based engineers are developing new technologies to detect and prevent potential failures of coal waste storage facilities.

September 21, 2022

Iron ore price falls to two-week low on caution ahead of Fed rate action

The Fed is widely expected to hike rates further by 75 basis points later in the day to tackle high inflation.