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.

December 23, 2021

Vale weighs bid for stake in Anglo’s Brazil iron mine

Vale is considering acquiring a stake in Anglo American’s huge Minas-Rio project.

December 23, 2021

RANKED: World’s top 20 biggest iron ore operations

Iron ore has undergone a transformation from a relic of the industrial age to the driving force behind a commodity supercycle that reshaped the global economy.

December 22, 2021

Iron ore price retreats on covid-19 concerns

The price fell on Wednesday as concerns over covid-19 curbs and the approaching off-season for construction activity in China soured sentiment.

December 22, 2021

Sweden could take global lead in green steel production – report

According to Wood Mackenzie, the HYBRIT and H2 Green Steel initiatives could put Sweden at the top of green steel production.

December 21, 2021

Iron ore’s heady days are fading as China’s growth engine cools

The volatility is set to persist into 2022 as a rebound in steel production this month falters early next year.