May 13, 2025

Syria pitches Ukraine-like minerals deal to US: Times

The overtures to Washington are part of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's pledge to end Syria's international sanctions.

May 13, 2025

Rio Tinto bets big on Lithium Triangle’s brine riches

CEO Jakob Stausholm says brines in Argentina, Chile and Bolivia offer the best chance for the world to access low-cost, high-quality lithium.

May 13, 2025

Exxaro buys manganese mines in $640M diversification push

Deal aligns with the coal miner’s strategy to diversify into energy-transitioning metals and renewable energy.

May 12, 2025

Pension fund exits Australia’s MinRes, citing governance concerns

The mining services provider has been grappling with governance issues, primarily involving billionaire founder Chris Ellison.

May 12, 2025

Samarco to invest up to $2.8 billion by 2028 to reach 100% capacity

Samarco in recent years has been ramping up production that was halted after a 2015 tailings dam collapse.

May 12, 2025

Rio Tinto to ship Simandou ore in November

Rio Tinto also announced the $399 million sale of a 30% stake in Winu copper-gold project to Sumitomo Metals.

May 11, 2025

Column: Iron ore tells a different story to the China tariff pain narrative

Iron ore prices and import volumes have been largely resilient since US President Donald Trump launched his trade war against China.

May 9, 2025

Nippon Steel exec headed to Washington next week in push for US Steel deal

The company reportedly seeks to win approval of its $15 billion bid for US Steel.

May 9, 2025

Nippon Steel expects profit to drop 43% this year, US Steel decision by early June

Nippon Steel's $15 billion bid for U.S. Steel, rejected by President Joe Biden, is under review.

May 8, 2025

Iron ore price falls as China steel body says output curbs underway

China announced in March it would push the steel industry to limit output.