January 9, 2019 China steel prices rise on consumption boost plans, trade talk hopes China plans to introduce policies to boost domestic spending on items such as automobiles and home appliances this year.
January 9, 2019 Goldman warns iron ore’s jump into $70s`is not sustainable’ While industry fundamentals have improved, current prices won’t last as more supply is on the way. The bank expects a decline to $60 in six months.
January 7, 2019 Nucor to set up plate mill in U.S. Midwest for $1.35B Nucor is benefiting from higher steel prices for domestic producers due to tariffs imposed on imports by the Trump administration last year.
January 4, 2019 China iron ore futures hit over 2-month peak on restocking hopes Chinese steel futures rose on Friday buoyed by expectations that steel mills would replenish their stocks of the raw material.
January 3, 2019 Anglo American management shake-up sees Brazil-based CEO replaced Ruben Fernandes, who has led the company’s iron ore and nickel interests in the South American country for almost three years, will become CEO of Base Metals effective March 1.
January 2, 2019 Rio plans to delay ex-CEO’s bonus again amid Guinea probe Rio said it would postpone any short- and long-term incentives owed to Sam Walsh for a minimum of two years. Rio is now planning to extend that time period.
December 31, 2018 Commodities cap another dismal year as ’19 offers tough test Raw materials have lost ground amid a flurry of signs the pace of expansion will slow next year.
December 28, 2018 India in talks with US over steel tariff exemption – govt official "We need to look after the interests of the domestic steel industry"
December 28, 2018 Board of Brazil’s Vale gives CEO Schvartsman another term Schvartsman, appointed CEO in March 2017 to replace Murilo Ferreira, had been set to end his term in May.
December 27, 2018 Rio Tinto says no job cuts in 2019 due to driverless train project The $940 million rail project, AutoHaul, is focused on driverless train movement to transport ore and has been in development since 2012.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
