January 31, 2019

Miners BHP, Rio urge permanent voice for First Nations in Australia’s parliament

"A First Nations' voice to parliament is a meaningful step towards reconciliation," BHP Chief Executive Officer Andrew Mackenzie said.

January 31, 2019

Japan steel federation chief sees higher domestic output in 2019

The nation's crude steel output slipped 0.3 percent to a nine-year low in 2018, as a string of natural disasters and glitches at steel plants led to slower production.

January 31, 2019

Fortescue says Vale impact uncertain, sees demand for mid-grade iron ore

The loss of about 40 million tonnes of annual supply is expected to boost demand for Australian ore.

January 31, 2019

Brazilian prosecutors freeze over $219m of Vale’s assets

Funds expected to be used as compensation for the victims of last week’s tailing burst, which killed at least 99 people.

January 31, 2019

Glencore nears $500m deal to buy iron ore from Brazil’s CSN – sources

CSN is aiming to reduce debts that piled up after an iron ore and steel price rout in 2015-2016 and a severe recession in Brazil, prompting investors to demand asset…

January 30, 2019

Australia’s Fortescue’s Q2 iron-ore shipments rise 5 pct

New mid-grade products helped lift output amid worries of slowing Chinese growth.

January 30, 2019

ArcelorMittal’s bid to buy stake in Bosnian iron ore mine rejected

ArcelorMittal owns a steel plant in the central Bosnian town of Zenica where it processes iron ore from its mines in Prijedor in the north of the country.

January 30, 2019

Iron ore prices are flying

Vale production cuts could have "outsized" impact in shorter term with spot prices predicted to return to $100-plus per tonne in summer.

January 30, 2019

UN calls for probe into Vale’s tailings as waste heads to Brazilian river system

Brazilian authorities and companies involved with river water management are trying to stop the torrent of mining waste from reaching the Sao Francisco river, a source of drinking water for…

January 29, 2019

Death toll from Brazil dam burst rises to 84, with 276 unaccounted for

48 people have been identified so far, as work continues in the area.