October 19, 2021

Vale may offer clues on what direction iron ore markets are heading

The miner has 2021 production guidance of 315 million to 335 million tonnes, with BI analysts assuming it reaches the low end of that range.

October 18, 2021

BHP iron ore output drops 5% on maintenance work, labour crunch

First quarter drop due to maintenance work at Jimblebar mine and labour shortages caused by covid-related curbs, the miner says.

October 15, 2021

Aboriginal group hopes for national standards in Juukan inquiry

Rio Tinto lowered its production guidance on Thursday, part of which it said was due to issues around heritage protection.

October 15, 2021

BHP’s London investors back critiqued climate change plan

Miner won 83% support for its climate transition strategy despite concerns that the plan did not go far enough.

October 14, 2021

Rio Tinto cuts 2021 iron ore shipments forecast on labour squeeze

The miner now expects 2021 Pilbara iron ore shipments between 320 to 325 mt.

October 14, 2021

Iron ore price rebounds despite Chinese steel curbs

The Chinese government has asked mills in more cities in northern China to cut output from Nov. 15 to March 15.

October 13, 2021

Iron ore price falls on China demand worries

Steel mills in some 28 cities in northern China will have to cut production from Nov. 15 to March 15 next year.

October 12, 2021

Cadence closer to reopening former Anglo American mine in Brazil

The Amapa iron ore mine is expected to generate 5.3 million tonnes of iron ore a year once at full capacity.

October 12, 2021

Iron ore price retreats on steel output curbs

China's crude steel output from January-August grew 5.3% from a year earlier, despite production controls intensifying beginning in July.

October 11, 2021

Samarco obtains extended creditor protection

Samarco filed for bankruptcy protection in April after failing to restructure 50 billion reais ($9.06 billion) in debt.