April 17, 2018

Rio Tinto first-quarter shipments rise 4.7 pct

The Anglo-Australian miner maintained its guidance for this year of 330 million to 340 million tonnes.

April 17, 2018

Chinese iron ore off 10-mth low on March output data

The world's biggest steel maker last month churned out a total of 73.98 million tonnes of steel, up 4.5 percent from a year ago.

April 17, 2018

After setbacks, Anglo American counting on turnaround for Minas-Rio mine

Minas-Rio is Anglo American’s biggest development project, and its bet on the future of iron ore.

April 16, 2018

Anglo gives 30-day leave to workers at suspended Brazil iron ore mine

The company halted production and transport operations for 90 days at the Minas-Rio mine to comply with a request by authorities that it inspects a pipeline that has leaked twice.

April 16, 2018

Brazil’s Vale reports iron ore output slips in Q1

The world's top iron ore producer said that heavy rains in the first three months of the year impacted its output.

April 13, 2018

Copper, iron ore prices gain on robust Chinese imports

China's copper imports bounce back in the first quarter and is now up more than 7% year-on-year and iron ore shipments remain on pace for another record.

April 13, 2018

Mining billionaire backs outback gas pipeline to ease power woes

The project, being considered by the federal government, may cost as much as A$5 billion ($3.9 billion), according to one industry estimate.

April 13, 2018

China to allow foreign investors to trade iron ore futures starting May 4 -regulator

China is the world's biggest consumer of iron ore, the raw material for manufacturing steel.

April 12, 2018

Eurasian Resources Group: market outlook 2018

The past couple of months have featured a broad retracement of the metals complex, away from the recent highs.

April 11, 2018

Rio Tinto defends executive bonus structure

Proxy adviser Glass Lewis criticised the firm for paying out bonuses in 2017, a year when two employees died at work.