August 6, 2019 M3 Metals takes a second look at Block 103 Block 103 has an inferred resource of 7.2 billion tonnes grading 29.2% total iron in the Greenbush zone.
August 6, 2019 China gets more iron ore from Brazil as supply woes fade Overall, the iron ore market is experiencing a recovery in supply and inventories, and Chinese demand so far is holding up.
August 6, 2019 Guinea extends deadline to bid for vacant blocks of giant Simandou iron ore deposit Potential bidders now have until Aug. 19 to submit proposals in competition for one of the world’s most-fabled mineral deposits.
August 5, 2019 Indonesian official refuses to be drawn on whether iron ore export ban might be brought forward The ban is aimed at making miners process minerals in Indonesia, a major exporter of nickel ore.
August 5, 2019 Iron ore futures down Ore for September closed around 7.3% lower at $95.63 a tonne in Singapore. Benchmark spot material dropped to $99.50 a tonne on Monday.
August 5, 2019 Australia wants to streamline resource sector regulation The Productivity Commission will look at best-practice examples of regulation that will remove unnecessary costs for mining companies.
August 4, 2019 Gabon’s new mining code to boost revenue, attract investment The new code is intended to improve conditions for companies and increase revenue for the state.
August 4, 2019 Bacteria could be used to mine iron in space University of Colorado scientists are investigating the possibility of biomining iron from lunar, Martian and asteroid regolith simulant
August 2, 2019 China iron ore falls most in 4 weeks amid Vale optimism, demand concerns Worries about demand for steel products also weighed on iron ore.
August 2, 2019 South African miners to deliver tax windfall after metals rally Royalty payments are estimated to climb 70%.
China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan The country's economic planner will tighten oversight of copper and alumina projects from 2026 to 2030 to curb irrational investment. December 26, 2025 | 04:10 am
