October 2, 2018

Mexican steel industry urges fix to U.S. tariff dispute

Mexico's top steel industry association on Tuesday urged the country's government to resolve an ongoing tariff dispute with the Trump administration before a new trilateral trade deal is signed.

October 2, 2018

South Africa’s mining industry growth hindered by precious metals performance — PwC

Yet, capital expenditure for the sector recovered from the lowest levels in ten years to reflect a 19% increase.

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

Capital raising drops

Down 18% in H1.

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.