August 3, 2022 Baffinland to terminate 1,100 workers at Mary River iron ore mine The miner is preparing for two rounds of layoffs to take effect on Sept. 25 and Oct. 11, if it doesn't obtain a permit to continue extracting 6 million tonnes…
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July 29, 2022 Vale says stricter licensing requirements cause project delays Vale cited slower regulatory approvals in reducing its 2022 iron ore production outlook.
July 29, 2022 Miners’ profits face an unusual foe: extreme weather It is an unusual situation for companies that have experience operating anywhere in the world.
July 29, 2022 Iron ore price retreats as China’s zero-covid policy clouds demand Investors had been optimistic more aid was on its way to revive construction projects but none was forthcoming during a key Politburo meeting.
July 29, 2022 Brazil’s Usiminas Q2 net profit falls 77% after forex losses In the mining division, second-quarter iron ore sales rose 16% from a year ago.
July 28, 2022 Vale earnings disappoint as miners grapple with stagflation Adjusted earnings before items came in at $5.25 billion in the second quarter, the Rio de Janeiro-based company reported Thursday.
July 28, 2022 Iron ore price hits 4-week high boosted by rebounding steel margins in China Twelve blast furnaces in China have resumed operations as margins improved, Chinese metals information provider SMM reported.
July 28, 2022 Column: China in risky bet to test its power in iron ore markets Even if China does set up an effective and efficient centralized buying system for iron ore, it's unlikely to shift market dynamics much, writes Clyde Russell.
July 28, 2022 If Brazil legalizes more Amazon mining, it would drive deforestation, study says Building new roads to reach mines would allow illegal loggers, land grabbers and ranchers easier access to relatively untouched parts of the forest, study says.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am