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.

August 14, 2022

Australia-based think-tank aims to broker enterprise relationships between miners, Aboriginals

The Ian Kowalick Aboriginal Enterprise Institute aims to broker enterprise relationships and facilitate capacity building to assist remote communities.

August 12, 2022

Iron ore price falls as traders weigh demand prospects in China

"The iron ore market remains on shaky ground," ANZ commodity strategists said.