September 1, 2021 BHP, CAT strengthen alliance to develop zero-emission mining trucks BHP and Caterpillar announced that they are accelerating the development and deployment of zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites.
September 1, 2021 Fortescue investors invited to vote on Western Australia heritage law The state is reforming laws to protect the heritage of Aboriginal Australians after global miner Rio Tinto Ltd legally destroyed rock shelters for an iron ore mine last year.
August 31, 2021 Iron ore price plunges on steel production curbs in China Steel prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were also undermined by a drop in raw materials and tepid economic data.
August 31, 2021 Iron ore price retreats on China’s cloudy outlook China’s economic activity weakened more than expected in August as an outbreak of the delta variant curbed consumer spending and travel.
August 30, 2021 BHP considers making covid vaccine mandatory at Australia mines BHP is the first big resources company to consider such a step.
August 30, 2021 Fortescue plans carbon targets for customers in green pivot Company is planning to unveil targets for reducing the carbon footprint of it biggest customers, marking a shift in approach for the world’s no. 4 exporter of iron-ore.
August 27, 2021 Global iron ore production to accelerate until 2025 – report Fitch forecasts global iron ore mine output growth will average 3.6% over the 2021 to 2025 period.
August 26, 2021 Rio Tinto yet to pay compensation over sacred site destruction An interim report from a federal parliamentary inquiry in December said Rio should pay restitution to the Puuti Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura people.
August 26, 2021 Iron ore price rises on China steel demand optimism China’s success in stamping out latest covid-19 outbreak also bolstered the outlook for commodities from copper to oil.
August 26, 2021 Dust at BHP’s iron ore mines poses health hazard The state's environmental regulator this month began a review into elevated levels of airborne dust at BHP's Whaleback and Newman mines in the Pilbara.
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