August 31, 2022

AI reveals melting temperature of all known earthly minerals

Prior to this development, less than 10% of the melting temperatures of the 200,000-plus inorganic compounds that have been identified on earth were known.

August 30, 2022

Iron ore price below $100 on China steel curbs

Steel prices also stretched losses after several big Chinese cities, including Shenzhen and Dalian, escalated covid-19 restrictions.

August 30, 2022

BHP urged to step up climate advocacy by shareholder activists

New shareholder resolution calls on the company to help lobby for a new emissions trading scheme and for phasing out fossil fuel subsidies.

August 29, 2022

Column: China steel sector turning the corner as demand, margins improve

Steel mills have been signaling that production is likely to rise in September, writes Clyde Russell.

August 29, 2022

Fortescue posts 40% profit drop on weak iron ore prices, China slowdown

Miners have taken a hit from iron ore prices retreating from highs in 2021.

August 29, 2022

Mining tycoon Steinmetz seeks to topple bribery conviction

Steinmetz, 66, was convicted in January 2021 of bribing public officials in Guinea to secure the concession for the vast Simandou iron ore project.

August 29, 2022

MinRes greenlights $2.1 billion Onslow iron ore project in Western Australia

Decision to build the project and associated port will open up a major new iron ore area in the Pilbara.

August 25, 2022

Iron ore price rises as Chinese steel mills ramp up output

China's move to support its economy, including funding support for infrastructure projects, also boosted sentiment.

August 24, 2022

Brazil steel demand may double within decade, ArcelorMittal says

Despite the talk of recession in economies around the world, demand for steel appears to be picking up.

August 24, 2022

Samarco mine disaster settlement talks irk Brazil officials as deadline approaches

Minas Gerais Secretary said proposal falls short of the required environmental and social compensation for a tailings dam collapse that killed 19 people and contaminated waterways in two states.