October 1, 2019

India considers extending green permits for mines up for auctions

Winning bidders of mines whose leases expire by March 2020 would be able to start operations without delay if the mine has valid environmental and forest approvals.

September 30, 2019

Rio Tinto cancels plans to sell or take public its Canadian iron ore unit

Miner failed to settle on a suitable price with potential buyers.

September 28, 2019

Ferrexpo shares tumble after CEO suspected of embezzlement

Authorities suspect the company’s billionaire chief Kostyantin Zhevago has been engaged in money laundering and the embezzling of funds from a bank he formerly owned.

September 27, 2019

China now produces 56% of the world’s steel

Chinese production up 9.4% so far this year, despite Beijing's pollution fight and slowing construction.

September 27, 2019

ArcelorMittal to review Canada, Brazil iron assets

Move comes as the world’s biggest steelmaker seeks to cut debt by divesting non-core businesses.

September 26, 2019

Access to water one of miners’ biggest challenges ahead — study

Despite successful efforts to manage water usage more efficiently, tougher environmental rules are increasing miners’ costs and risks, particularly those operating in arid regions or close to populated communities.

September 26, 2019

Vale to launch new iron ore product in Q1 2020

GF88 is a high-grade iron ore product, produced by grinding Vale's flagship Carjas IOCJ 65% Fe fines.

September 25, 2019

Rio strikes deal with Chinese partners to cut steel-making emissions

The partnership with China Baowu Steel Group and Tsinghua University seeks to develop new ways to cut carbon emissions along the steelmaking supply chain.

September 25, 2019

BHP tried swaying Anglo’s Mark Cutifani to be its CEO

BHP favours an internal hire, but is also open to external candidates, people familiar with the matter said.

September 24, 2019

After dumping Vale, Church of England says miner has ‘way to go’

The church has also blocked investments in the miner through an ethical exclusion process.