October 1, 2018 Canada, buoyed by trade deal, to push U.S. on metal tariffs The agreement protects Canada's automotive industry from potentially devastating U.S. tariffs.
October 1, 2018 Rio Tinto, Japanese partners to inject $1.55B into Aussie iron ore projects The company said the investment would enable it to sustain production of its Pilbara Blend brand of iron ore and its Robe Valley lump and fines products.
September 27, 2018 China plans to launch iron ore options in 2019 As the world's top buyer of the steelmaking raw material looks to offer more hedging tools to iron ore producers and steelmakers.
September 26, 2018 Ford CEO says Trump metals tariffs took $1B of profit Ford CEO Jim Hackett encouraged President Donald Trump’s administration to resolve trade disputes quickly or it could do “more damage” to his company.
September 26, 2018 Summer work in Golden Triangle paves way for final feasibility After delays caused by adverse weather and fires, Seabridge Gold Inc announced that its summer program is meeting its objectives.
September 26, 2018 Brazil’s Vale shareholders near deal to pay Eletron $692m Two major shareholders of Brazilian mining company Vale SA are likely to reach an agreement on Wednesday to pay 2.82 billion reais ($692 million) to Eletron to settle a dispute over…
September 25, 2018 China Baowu Steel Group denies report about takeover of Magang – media This deal would help entrench China's position as a serious competitor in global steel markets.
September 24, 2018 Mining tech firm Outotec to pull out of Iran Finnish mining technology company Outotec will pull out of Iran due to the new U.S. sanctions.
September 22, 2018 U.S. sets Nov. 12 deadline for investors to divest holdings of Rusal, EN+ The U.S. Treasury in April imposed sanctions against billionaire Oleg Deripaska and eight companies in which he is a large shareholder, including aluminum exporter Rusal, in response to what it…
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