April 27, 2022

Column: Global miners rank ESG as their top concern. Really?

Not one of the biggest listed Western mining companies has an executive with the title of chief ESG officer, writes Clyde Russell.

April 26, 2022

Iron ore price up as China vows to support economy

“Policy may be the salvation for China’s iron ore demand this year,” said Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

April 26, 2022

Column: China-exposed commodities take a covid-control tumble

The ongoing lockdowns, with Shanghai now entering its fourth week, have eroded confidence in China's covid-19 policy, writes Clyde Russell.

April 26, 2022

Brazil’s mining industry to invest $40.4 billion through 2026, association says

About 10% of the total amount is set to be invested in socio-environmental projects, it said.

April 25, 2022

Iron ore price plunges nearly 9% on demand woes

The most-traded iron ore on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange for September delivery tumbled almost 11%.

April 22, 2022

Global miners must overcome labour shortages, inflation pain to meet targets

Analysts expect earnings to be driven lower this year and next.

April 22, 2022

Ukraine miner Ferrexpo delays dividend, pauses some projects

The miner, which makes iron ore pellets used in the steel industry, has all its operations in Ukraine but away from the main conflict zones.

April 21, 2022

Liberia to review ArcelorMittal concession agreement

The announcement risks disrupting ArcelorMittal's plans to triple its iron ore production in Liberia.

April 21, 2022

Anglo American lowers output guidance after quarterly drop

Company's Q1 production fell 10% year on year, partly owing to operations running at reduced capacity because of higher rates of covid-19 infections among workers.

April 21, 2022

Mining giants struggle despite commodities price boom

The world’s biggest miners had a tough start to the year, struggling to hit production goals and keep costs under control.