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.
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.
Congo readies to pitch mineral projects to US investors Deal tied to a US-brokered peace effort aims to loosen China’s grip on key metals vital to batteries and defence tech. January 14, 2026 | 04:31 am
