October 16, 2018

Global steel body hikes demand forecasts, but says risks remain

Steel demand expected to rise by 3.9% in 2018, but trade tensions are clouding global economic outlook.

October 15, 2018

Rio Tinto Says Q3 production falls on planned maintenance and safety pauses

Iron shipments fell about 5 percent, hurt by planned maintenance and safety pauses across all operations following a fatality.

October 15, 2018

Australia’s Atlas Iron names ex-Hancock executive CEO in board overhaul

Sanjiv Manchanda replaces Cliff Lawrenson as named CEO in overhaul.

October 15, 2018

Brazil’s Vale third-quarter iron ore output hits all-time high

Iron ore production at the S11D and Carajás projects grew nearly 20 percent to record 53.9 million tonnes, accounting for most of the increase.

October 11, 2018

SGX to launch new high-grade iron ore derivative

SGX today announced plans to meet the needs of the industry as the physical market evolves along different grade specifications.

October 11, 2018

Australia’s Fortescue announces $353m share buyback program

The program will begin after the iron ore miner releases its quarterly report on Oct. 25 and will remain in place for a period of up to 12 months.

October 10, 2018

Logistics woes drive Indian mills to buy iron ore overseas

Steel mills in India are increasingly tapping the global market for iron ore as they find it difficult to transport the key raw material from local mines

October 10, 2018

Australia’s Port Hedland iron ore shipments to China rise 5% in Sept

Iron ore shipments to China from Australia's Port Hedland terminal rose 5.3 percent in September.

October 9, 2018

Proxy adviser PIRC tells shareholders to oppose BHP Billiton’s remuneration report

PIRC has recommended that BHP Billiton shareholders oppose the mining company's remuneration report at its AGM on Oct. 17

October 9, 2018

Dalian iron ore hits nearly 3-week high on restocking outlook

Steel mills have restocking demand after holiday break - analysts.