August 21, 2020

Fortescue opens talks with Afghanistan on nation’s mining riches

Country has struggled to accelerate development of an estimated $1 trillion worth of mineral deposits.

August 20, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Iron ore prices hit six-and-half year highs, BHP defers decision on Jansen , Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott, and more.

August 20, 2020

Metal markets caught out by strength of Chinese stimulus

The ghost of 2009 is looming ever larger in the industrial metals sector.

August 20, 2020

Rising supplies set to undermine iron ore price rally

Iron ore’s rally, underpinned by China’s massive construction boom, is at risk of slowing as miners ramp up output.

August 20, 2020

BHP and Rio Tinto show the swings and arrows of China commodity exposure

It may be a bit of an oversimplification, but in the current situation the world of commodities is effectively split between China and the rest.

August 18, 2020

Iron ore price rockets to highest since January 2014

China's $680 billion post-pandemic splurge on infrastructure sparks record steel output and soaring iron ore price.

August 18, 2020

Australia aboriginal group says miners’ use of gag clauses needs review

The Banjima people say agreements have stopped traditional owners from publicly objecting to developments in the Pilbara region.

August 17, 2020

BHP falls short of expected profit, warns of slowing growth outside China

Disruptions due to covid-19 overshadowed firm iron ore prices and signs of a rebound in demand from top consumer China.

August 17, 2020

Fortescue adds hydrogen-powered coaches at Pilbara

Vehicles will replace the existing fleet of diesel coaches at Christmas Creek operations.

August 14, 2020

Vale to move forward with Serra Sul iron ore expansion

The world’s top iron ore producer has received board approval for a long-sought expansion of the already giant S11D mine.