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.

August 9, 2022

US steelworkers union lauds bill’s focus on building North American production

The Inflation Reduction Act, as the bill is called, will offer opportunities for union workers, United Steelworkers union said.

August 8, 2022

Iron ore price rises on improved China steel margins

Hopes that steel output curbs in China to meet decarbonization goals will be less strenuous in the second half of the year also supported iron ore prices.

August 7, 2022

Scientists figure out how to produce metallic iron on Mars

The process involves combining processed air, dirt and sunlight on Mars to create metallic iron.

August 5, 2022

Iron ore price rises as China demand worries ease

A recovery in steel margins in China eased concerns over weak demand for the metal.

August 5, 2022

Rio Tinto not concerned about Chinese ore-buying company

China is exposed to international iron ore prices as it must import nearly 80% of its annual consumption.

August 3, 2022

Iron ore price falls as property crisis threatens to drag down steel industry

Almost a third of China’s steel mills could go into bankruptcy in a squeeze that’s likely to last five years, said the chairman of Hebei Jingye Steel Group.