April 7, 2021

China’s record steel futures boost iron ore prices

Chinese steel futures extended their rally in early trade to hit fresh peaks, boosted by strong domestic demand.

April 6, 2021

GRAPH: Global metal and ore production at a glance

Critical metals and minerals are a tiny sliver of a sliver of global mining production.

April 6, 2021

Iron ore price back above $170 as China steel hits record

Steel prices also jumped to record highs, boosted by concerns over supply curbs.

April 6, 2021

Steinmetz says probe against Vale “alive, well and kicking”

The billionaire claims Vale is misleading investors by claiming local prosecutors had closed an investigation into alleged illegal practices related to Simandou.

April 5, 2021

Vale says Steinmetz-triggered probe in Brazil over Simandou closed

Federal prosecutors have closed an investigation into Vale executives based on documents supplied by Steinmetz.

April 3, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Top iron ore producer forecasts 50% fall in price; Vital Metals to become Canada’s first rare earths miner; Vale sells New Caledonia nickel assets to Trafigura

April 1, 2021

Rio Tinto’s next chair must navigate between China and Australia

Whoever replaces Simon Thompson as chairperson of Rio Tinto Group will face a raft of complex and problematic global issues.

March 31, 2021

Heavy rains put pressure on Brazilian iron ore shipments

Seasonal rains at the Ponta da Madeira port, Vale's iron ore and manganese loading terminal in the Northern System resulted in fewer shipments from Carajás.

March 31, 2021

Paying 10% dollar yield, obscure Vale bond is now talk of Brazil

The securities, of which the payout is based on Vale’s dollar revenue, has more than doubled in value over the past 12 months.

March 30, 2021

Top iron ore producer forecasts 50% fall in price

Australia’s chief economist expects iron ore to trade nearly $100/tonne below today’s price by end of next year and no return to triple digits.