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Column: Global seaborne iron ore had a good 2024, but it’s all China

The world's imports increased a modest 3.6% to a record high in 2024, however the boost was nearly totally driven by China.

Reuters | January 9, 2025 | 7:14 am

Penguins and red tape: Chile says ‘no’ to $2.5bn Dominga mine again

Committee of Ministers said it unanimously rejected the $2.5 billion project in agreement with citizen concerns over biodiversity impacts and worries about potential spills.

Reuters | January 8, 2025 | 3:11 pm

Fortescue partners with China Baowu to tackle steel industry decarbonization

Fortescue also aims to make all its iron ore products green by 2030.

Reuters | January 8, 2025 | 10:09 am

Nippon Steel’s thwarted bid sets up tougher rivalry with Chinese mills

Creating an entity to compete more effectively with China was touted as a key rationale behind the Japanese firm’s proposal to purchase US Steel.

Bloomberg News | January 7, 2025 | 10:50 am

Vale at lowest market value since 2016 – Citi

Vale's shares in Brazil fell by more than 23% in 2024.

Staff Writer | January 7, 2025 | 8:46 am

Blinken visits Japan as Nippon Steel decision weighs on relations

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba described Biden's decision to block the sale of US Steel to Nippon Steel as "perplexing".

Reuters | January 7, 2025 | 6:53 am

Vale, GreenIron to explore decarbonization projects in Brazil, Sweden

The partnership includes studies on the feasibility of a direct reduction plant to be operated by GreenIron in Brazil.

Reuters | January 7, 2025 | 6:38 am

India steel ministry proposes KIOCL, NMDC merger

Mining company NMDC aims to export iron ore pellets from KIOCL post the merger.

Reuters | January 6, 2025 | 11:06 am

Trudeau to resign ahead of vote this year likely to elect conservative Poilievre

Poilievre, the Conservative Party leader, has criticized current permitting delays in the Canadian minerals sector, which can range from five to 25 years.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | January 6, 2025 | 10:12 am

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