July 21, 2021

Iron ore price drops as steel output control dampens demand

Steel producers in China's Jiangsu, Fujian and Yunnan provinces were told to cut production as the country aims to keep its annual output no higher than it was in 2020.

July 20, 2021

Australia’s iron ore miners face train driver shortage amid covid lockdowns

BHP announced plans to train 200 new drivers.

July 20, 2021

Iron ore price rises on disappointing figures by top producers

The metal has been in a bull market for more than two years, and it’s not about to end soon, according to Goldman Sachs.

July 20, 2021

Final settlement for Brazil’s Samarco dam disaster could reach $19bn, governor says

That estimate is nearly four times higher than an initial deal struck with mining companies in 2016.

July 20, 2021

Diamonds and platinum sparkle in Anglo American’s Q2 production

Diamond production rose by 134% compared to last year as consumer demand recovered, while platinum output rose 59% to 1.06 million ounces.

July 19, 2021

Vale output disappoints in fresh blow to tight iron market

The company churned out 75.7 million tonnes in the second quarter compared with the 78 million tonnes average estimate among analysts tracked by Bloomberg.

July 19, 2021

BHP posts record annual iron ore production, lower output elsewhere

BHP notched record output at its Jimblebar mine and Mining Area C in the Pilbara region.

July 19, 2021

Vale reviews copper, nickel guidance amid labor, climate issues

Brazilian miner Vale said on Monday that it had produced 75.7 million tonnes of iron ore in the second quarter, with output of 41,500 tonnes of nickel.

July 15, 2021

Bad weather may cost Rio Tinto its iron ore crown

Company reported a 12% fall in quarterly iron ore shipments on Friday after storms affected its West Australian operations.

July 15, 2021

Creditors of Brazil miner Samarco oppose restructuring plan

Creditors said the plan's main goal is to protect Samarco's giant shareholders, Vale and BHP.