September 6, 2019

Australia’s Port Hedland iron ore shipments to China jump 10% in August

Shipments to China jumped to 38.14 million tonnes in August from 34.53 million tonnes in July.

September 6, 2019

Billionaire Friedland-backed miner picks up iron ore deposit in Guinea

HPX will take over stakes in Nimba previously owned by BHP, Newmont Goldcorp, and French nuclear group Orano.

September 1, 2019

Australia launches A$12.5m mining research centre

The Australian government committed $3.7 million for the new facility.

August 30, 2019

Shipping’s great fuel switch is starting to drive up freight costs

The maritime industry is preparing for one of the most significant changes in its recent history.

August 30, 2019

Iron ore rebounds from selloff on hopes of China demand

The most-traded January 2020 iron ore on the Dalian Commodity Exchange ended 4% higher at 607.50 yuan ($85.65) a tonne.

August 30, 2019

ArcelorMittal delays job cuts in Bosnian iron ore mines

Company had said in May it planned to cut output by a third to 1 million tonnes and cut jobs from Sept. 1 to prolong the life of the mines.

August 29, 2019

Rio Tinto to kick off pre-striping at massive Koodaideri iron ore mine

Work will start in November and includes mobilization and site establishment, clearing, drilling and construction of access roads.

August 29, 2019

Talks on Guinea’s iron ore advance, BHP nears deal on Nimba

BHP has also tried for years to sell its stake in the Nimba prospect.

August 28, 2019

A colossus for Canada: new iron ore handling system shipped to Baffin Island

Baffinland Iron Mines aims to more than triple its iron ore handling capacities to 12 million tonnes per year.

August 27, 2019

Outlook positive on Chinese demand for metals despite trade dispute — report

China's domestic demand for industrial metals will be supported in Q419 and 2020 as the government gears up to provide additional targeted stimulus.