August 19, 2022 Fortescue inches closer to iron ore exploration in Gabon A majority-owned joint venture has signed an agreement that will pave the way to study and obtain a licence to explore the Belinga project.
August 19, 2022 ERG halts iron ore supply to Russia’s MMK due to sanctions The United States included MMK in its latest round of sanctions this month.
August 19, 2022 China demand doubts darken mood as miners baulk at energy costs The IMF forecast that global growth could slow to 2.9% in 2023.
August 18, 2022 Worsening economic outlook, weak metals prices marred mining in Q2, says S&P Global Softer numbers translated into depressed equity market support for the mining industry.
August 18, 2022 Five vital commodity industries are buckling under energy crisis Energy-intensive sectors such as steel, fertilizers, and aluminum are being forced to close factories or pass on soaring costs.
August 18, 2022 Column: Iron ore’s short-term outlook at odds with longer optimism It's likely that keeping iron ore above $100 a tonne will require some actual evidence that the bullish narrative is starting to kick in, writes Clyde Russell.
August 17, 2022 Iron ore price tumbles as China power shortages hit steel mills Nearly 20 steel mills in China's southwest regions had suspended operations as of Wednesday.
August 16, 2022 Why BHP reckons China’s economy is poised to improve China’s infrastructure and automotive sectors are “already responding to policy support,” although a rebound in housing activity is expected to take longer, the producer said.
August 15, 2022 BHP hits profit record and sees demand healing in China The world's largest miner by market value said coal and copper prices have risen in the recent months due to tight supply and geopolitical tensions.
August 15, 2022 Vale fined $17m for Brumadinho tailings dam disaster Brazil's comptroller general decided the miner failed to present reliable information on the conditions of the tailings dam prior to the 2019 disaster.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
