October 1, 2021 Fortescue resumes Solomon Hub operations after worker’s death The pause on Tuesday partly led to a spike in iron ore prices this week.
September 30, 2021 Mount Gibson to suspend W. Australia iron ore mine as prices fall Company said it will suspend operations at its Shine iron ore project in Western Australia to wind down expenses.
September 30, 2021 Iron ore price jumps as Fortescue halts Pilbara operations The world’s no.4 iron ore miner halted operations at its Solomon Hub site after an employee died in a ground collapse.
September 30, 2021 Russia submits proposed mining tax changes to the parliament The taxes will affect Russian producers of steel, coking coal and fertilisers, as well as mixed ore.
September 29, 2021 Fortescue halts operations at Pilbara site after employee’s death Operations at Solomon Hub had been suspended pending a full investigation.
September 29, 2021 With miners freed, Vale turns back to rescuing ESG credentials Sunday’s accident at the Sudbury mine is particularly jarring for a company still trying to reinvent itself as a responsible corporate citizen.
September 29, 2021 Australia will need to wean itself off iron ore export reliance Prices of iron ore are set to average below $100/t next year, state department says.
September 29, 2021 Iron ore price up despite falling steel demand Downstream consumption for stainless steel has been constrained in China, especially in Guangdong province.
September 28, 2021 Germany’s TÜV Süd “shirking responsibility” over 2019 Brazil dam burst, court hears Seven claimants are demanding around half a million euros in damages from the company.
September 27, 2021 Iron ore price up despite Chinese power curbs China’s massive industrial base has been wrestling with sporadic jumps in power prices and usage curbs since March.
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