September 15, 2021

Iron ore price plunges on falling steel output

China's monthly crude steel production slipped for the third straight month to 83.24 million tonnes in August.

September 15, 2021

How mining waste can be used for hydrogen fuel production

Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology propose the idea of using feldspars found in mine tailings as part of a potential cheaper catalyst for hydrogen fuel production.

September 14, 2021

BHP’s net-zero targets don’t include its steelmaking customers

The company says it’s working with industry giants including Japan’s JFE Steel and China’s HBIS Group on ways to reduce manufacturers’ carbon footprint.

September 14, 2021

Iron ore price down on fears of regulatory controls

China's southwest Yunnan province asked local producers to restrict output on steel, aluminum and other materials.

September 13, 2021

Robust metals price outlook softens in 2022 – reports

Global mined zinc production will grow at the fastest pace since 2012 in 2021.

September 13, 2021

Iron ore price dives on new steel curbs in China

Steel producing province Yunnan asked local mills to adjust production schedules to ensure its 2021 crude steel output falls.

September 13, 2021

Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report

A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.

September 12, 2021

Guinea junta leader to meet political, mining leaders this week

Guinea coup leader Mamady Doumbouya has agreed to meet with mining companies.

September 10, 2021

ArcelorMittal to triple iron ore production in Liberia

The company was exploring the possibility of expanding production to as much as 30 million tonnes a year.

September 10, 2021

Iron ore price hits one year low on China demand collapse

In Jiangsu, China's second-largest steel-producing province, a campaign to monitor energy consumption among industrial enterprises including steelmakers raised fears of further disruption in blast furnace operations.