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.
August 25, 2021 Iron ore price up amid signs of resilient demand in China Base metals have rebounded this week as Beijing’s success in containing a sprawling covid-19 outbreak shored up confidence in the demand outlook.
August 24, 2021 Fortescue best positioned to weather industry disruption – report Fortescue Metals leads an Australia-heavy Top 10 based on GlobalData research.
August 24, 2021 Higher metal prices to push exploration budgets up in 2022, says S&P Global Ramp-up in green policies supportive of battery metals.
August 24, 2021 Iron ore price jumps 7% on hopes of more support from Chinese government China’s central bank chief vowed to stabilize the supply of credit and boost the amount of money supporting smaller businesses and the real economy.
August 23, 2021 Brazil’s Cosan to make iron ore mining debut The energy group plans to form a joint venture with Aura Minerals' controlling shareholder to explore iron ore.
August 23, 2021 Iron ore price down as China’s steel output slows Pressured by rising supply and cuts in steel production, iron ore has fallen roughly 40% since mid-July.
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