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.

September 27, 2021

EXPLAINER: What is behind China’s power crunch?

China is in the grip of a power crunch as a shortage of coal supplies, toughening emissions standards and strong demand from manufacturers and industry have pushed coal prices to…

September 24, 2021

Iron ore miners lure workers to outback with resort-style living

Australia’s iron ore companies are turning to Olympic-sized swimming pools, virtual golf arcades and fine dining.

September 24, 2021

Mick Davis walks away from Guinea investment vehicle he founded

Lingering difficulties to secure a route to market for Zogota’s iron ore prompted the mining veteran's decision.

September 23, 2021

Russia sets new MET tax for metals firms, drops idea of new profit tax

The concept will be revised and will not be introduced at least until 2023.

September 23, 2021

Iron ore price stable while China prepares for ‘possible storm’

Chinese authorities asked local governments to prepare for the potential downfall of debt-ridden China Evergrande Group, according to the Wall Street Journal.