December 20, 2018 Wisconsin court rejects lawsuit over Aquila Resources wetlands permit The lawsuit was brought by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin against the US Environmental Protection Agency.
December 19, 2018 Five themes to watch for European miners after humbling year It all started so well in 2018.
December 19, 2018 EU extends probe into steel imports to Feb. 1 due to complexity The "safeguard" system is provisional pending the conclusion of the Commission's investigation.
December 19, 2018 Rio Tinto, China Baowu in talks to extend Pilbara iron ore JV The miner and one of the world's top steelmakers, have agreed to negotiate a possible extension to their iron-ore joint venture in Australia.
December 18, 2018 Australia federal court narrows BHP’s suits over Samarco disaster BHP said it expected to record a charge of $650 million in its fiscal 2018 results on account of the failure but the charge was at the lower end of…
December 18, 2018 Nigeria’s first gold refinery plans to triple capacity in five years Most ore will be sourced locally from various locations including the northwestern states of Zamfara, Kebbi and Kaduna, as well as the central states of Kwara and Niger.
December 17, 2018 China’s HBIS to invest in $4.4B steel project in Philippines The Philippine Iron and Steel Project will be the country's first integrated steel complex and represents the biggest industrial investment from China.
December 12, 2018 Vale buys innovator New Steel for $500m Vale has focused on sales of better quality iron ore, mostly from its S11D project in Pará state, as demand for the cleaner and less polluting product rises in China,…
December 11, 2018 UAE’s Emirates Steel refinances $650 million of debt with new loan, sukuk – sources The company hired BNP Paribas to coordinate a $400 million sharia-compliant loan financing.
December 11, 2018 ArcelorMittal urges extended, reformed EU caps on steel imports It is "absolutely critical" that Europe protect itself with measures to restrict imports of steel and remedy weaknesses in its existing system.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
