September 21, 2021

Russell: Iron ore makes unruly retreat to more normal price levels

Overall, the market appears to be more in evenly balanced than earlier in the year, when supply was disrupted and China’s steel production was hitting monthly records.

September 21, 2021

Iron ore price woes endure as Chinese steel demand faces ‘last hurrah’

Iron ore’s rollercoaster ride this year is set to end with a whimper as the contraction in China’s steel industry heralds further declines.

September 20, 2021

Mining stocks carnage as iron ore, copper prices fall

Iron ore prices went into freefall and copper slumped on Monday as worries about an Lehman-style collapse in China slammed global metals markets.

September 20, 2021

Iron ore price tumbles as China steps up restrictions

Steel mills in Jiangsu have received instructions to reduce production as part of broader curbs on industrial activity aimed at lowering power usage.

September 20, 2021

Russia expects new tax on ferrous metals to add $1.8 billion to budget

Moscow is considering imposing a mineral extraction tax (MET) linked to global prices on producers of ferrous metals and fertilisers.

September 17, 2021

UBS hits Vale with sell rating as iron ore prices fall

Analysts led by Andreas Bokkenheuser cut the company’s American depositary receipts to sell from buy, a two step drop.

September 17, 2021

Iron ore price collapses below $100 as China extends environment curbs

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment said that it planned to involve 64 regions under key monitoring during winter air pollution campaign.

September 17, 2021

Venture Minerals suspends operations after one shipment

Company has temporarily suspended operations at its controversial Riley iron ore mine in northwestern Tasmania.

September 17, 2021

Vale makes bumper $7.6 billion dividend payout

It is the company's largest payout since the 2019 dam collapse which killed almost 300 people.

September 16, 2021

Vale and Asian miner seek Brazil nod to fast-track mine projects

Vale and Sul Americana de Metais S.A. have qualified for a new policy adopted by Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro administration that aims to streamline the licensing process.