October 3, 2022 Column: Iron ore navigates choppy seas amid some positive China signs Iron ore is managing to steer a fairly straight course despite the headwinds and crosswinds being thrown about by both the Chinese and global economies, writes Andy Home.
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.
Congo pitches new $29 billion iron ore and logistics project The first phase of the project would require the construction of heavy rail and transport on the Congo River. January 13, 2026 | 10:11 am
