August 27, 2025

Rio Tinto overhaul cuts to three units, axes execs, reviews mines

Rio Tinto’s new boss Simon Trott is merging divisions, reviewing mineral assets and signalling more tough choices ahead.

August 26, 2025

China’s exports of semi-finished steel surge by more than 300%

Exports of semis in the first seven months of 2025 ballooned to 7.4 million tons, according to Chinese customs data.

August 25, 2025

Fortescue sticks to green iron in long-term vision

The world's fourth-largest iron ore miner said attributable net profit after tax came in at $3.37 billion for the year ended June 30, compared with $5.68 billion a year ago.

August 25, 2025

US adds copper, potash, silicon in critical minerals list shake-up

Silver was added to hedge against a low-probability, high-impact disruption in Mexico, with the final list to be published in about a month.

August 25, 2025

Iron ore prices hit one-week high after fatal incident halts Rio Tinto’s Simandou project

New CEO Simon Trott, who assumed the role on Monday, is expected to visit the site.

August 24, 2025

Contract worker dies in Rio Tinto mine in Guinea

All activity at the SimFer mine site is currently suspended, the iron ore miner said.

August 21, 2025

Iron ore price rebounds as China demand concerns fade

Both the benchmarks had fallen for six straight sessions through Wednesday.

August 20, 2025

Column: Iron ore blamed for BHP’s profit drop. It may get worse

The average realized price BHP received for its iron ore fell by 19% over the financial year.

August 20, 2025

Vedanta’s demerger faces government pushback

The oils-to-metals conglomerate had said in December that it would split into four new listed entities.

August 20, 2025

Iron ore price dips on China blast furnace cuts, US trade restrictions

China has mandated blast furnace production cuts aimed at improving air quality.