May 27, 2022

China drags down entire industrials metals complex – report

Iron ore bucks the metals price doldrums as China GDP growth slows.

May 27, 2022

Steel hikes coming for cars to ships in Japan as costs soar

Japanese manufacturers are already feeling the pain of soaring steel and other materials in a country.

May 26, 2022

China’s economic slowdown woes dent benchmark iron ore price

China is facing bigger economic difficulties than in 2020, with some indicators starting to weaken sharply since March, Premier Li Keqiang said.

May 26, 2022

Fortescue pursues quantum leap in green hydrogen quest

Company is funding research by a quantum computing venture into ways to produce cheap and abundant green hydrogen.

May 25, 2022

South African labour union ends ArcelorMittal strike after signing wage deal

NUMSA, which embarked on a strike on May 11 demanding a 10% wage hike, said it had agreed on a 6.5% increase across the board.

May 24, 2022

Demand for steel alloys grows as the energy transition gains momentum 

Global stainless steel melt production is expected to be about 62 million tonnes (Mt) in 2022, rising to 90 Mt by 2050.

May 24, 2022

India’s top mining, steel groups warn of adverse impact from export duty hikes

The government announced on Saturday that export tariffs on new iron ores and concentrates would be raised to 50% from 30%.

May 24, 2022

BSGR to pay Guinea $5.6 million after losing case over Simandou

The World Bank’s ICSID ruling comes eight years after BSGR launched arbitration proceedings against Guinea for alleged expropriation of the asset.

May 23, 2022

China stimulus, supply worries fire up iron ore

There are several factors that suggest a renewed rally is on the cards, writes Clyde Russell.

May 22, 2022

Africa’s domestic mining sector not severely impacted by sanctions against Russia – report

The Economist Intelligence Unit says Russian mining activities in Sub‑Saharan Africa will be impacted by sanctions but without having a serious negative impact on domestic mining sectors.