January 5, 2022

Iron ore price extends gains despite renewed steel production controls in Tangshan

Dalian iron ore spot price hit highest since December 27.

December 31, 2021

Top 20 mining stories of 2021

Another record-setting year for the metals and mining industry and for MINING.COM.

December 31, 2021

Brazil secures $21m in mining land auction

This was the fifth round of a larger tender process ​​and it involved a total of 4,500 tenements of which 1,123 were purchased in the public offering stage.

December 30, 2021

Iron ore futures end 2021 with 12% drop amid China climate efforts

China's benchmark iron ore futures headed to their first annual decline in three.

December 28, 2021

Anglo, Vale in talks to jointly develop Serpentina iron ore mine

A potential partnership could leverage Anglo's existing logistics infrastructure in the region, Vale says.

December 28, 2021

Atalaya acquires 51% interest in Rio Narcea Nickel, 20 permits in Spain

In a €2.5-million deal with Grupo Sacyr, Atalaya Mining has become a major player in the Ossa-Morena Metallogenic Belt.

December 28, 2021

Top iron ore stories of 2021 and what to expect in 2022

Iron ore had one of its wildest years in 2021.

December 27, 2021

Samarco bondholders rebuff restructuring plan, new proposals expected

A previous proposal put forth by the company was rejected by bondholders in July.

December 27, 2021

Chinese manufacturing profits squeezed by commodity prices

Chinese miners and raw material providers benefiting from higher commodity prices at the expense of manufacturers.

December 27, 2021

Russia’s Severstal will need to pay $340m in extra taxes in 2022

The additional payment is due to changes in the calculation of a mineral extraction tax and the excise tax on steel.