August 16, 2019

China iron ore wobbles amid supply concerns, logs 4th weekly loss

The most-traded iron ore contract on the Dalian Commodity Exchange ended the session up just 0.1% at 626.50 yuan ($88.95).

August 14, 2019

Top 10 US-based miners

The Northern Miner presents the top 10 US-based mining companies by market capitalization.

August 13, 2019

Iron ore prices have peaked, will lose steam — report

But for the short term, Fitch analysts have raised their iron ore price forecast for 2019 from $80/tonne to $90/tonne.

August 13, 2019

Mining tycoons try to stall UK graft charges with court claim

Eurasian Natural Resources Corp. has asked a British court to stall the UK’s pursuit of corruption charges.

August 13, 2019

Mining billionaire Steinmetz faces trial in Geneva over alleged bribery in Guinea

Swiss prosecutors allege Steinmetz paid $10 million in 2005-2010 to obtain mining rights over the vast Simandou iron ore project.

August 13, 2019

Nautilus Minerals’ plans to mine the seafloor sink deeper

Creditors have voted in favour of liquidating the company.

August 12, 2019

Champion Iron achieves shipping milestone at Bloom Lake

Champion recommissioned the Bloom Lake mine and mill in February 2018, and reached this milestone only 18 months later.

August 12, 2019

Brazil regulator pushes back deadline to close dangerous tailings dams

Brazil's mining regulator on Monday extended the deadlines by up to four years.

August 9, 2019

China iron ore extends losses, logs biggest weekly drop in over 16 months

The most-traded iron ore contract on the Dalian Commodity Exchange, for January 2020 delivery, fell as much as 5.4% to 628 yuan ($89.11) a tonne.

August 9, 2019

Indonesian president seeks input on bringing forward ore exports ban

The ban is about pushing domestic industries to process more mineral ores locally.