March 6, 2025

Rio Tinto to invest $1.8 billion to develop Brockman iron ore mine in Pilbara

The miner said the project is now on track to begin producing its first ore by 2027.

March 5, 2025

India’s small exporters seek import duty cuts to counter US steel, aluminum tariffs

The 25% US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have raised Indian exporters' concerns about declining orders and rising costs.

March 5, 2025

Mining tycoon Beny Steinmetz released by Greek top court

Steinmetz was detained in Greece in October 2024 for allegedly attempting to secure land rights in Romania unlawfully.

March 4, 2025

Palliser welcomes Rio Tinto’s decision to seek Australian shareholder vote on dual listing

The global miner on Tuesday amended the notice of its annual general meeting to include a resolution related to its dual listing.

March 3, 2025

Iron ore price at more than 6-week low on mounting tariff tensions

Also weighing on iron ore prices were resumed market talks of China's possible plans of slashing crude steel output.

March 3, 2025

Mining veterans back Zanaga Iron Ore in $21.5M deal

Financing unites key figures, such as ex-Anglo American CEOs Mark Cutifani and Tony Trahar, along with Mick Davis of Glencore and Xstrata.

March 2, 2025

Rio Tinto resumes operations at Western Australia’s Dampier port after five weeks

Rio warned in late January that its first-quarter shipments could be affected due to disruptions in rail operations.

February 27, 2025

Workers seek collective bargaining at Rio Tinto Pilbara mine

Workers are voting on making an agreement that would guarantee annual pay increases as living costs rise.

February 26, 2025

Rio Tinto completes first biofuel trial in Australia

Rio Tinto is actively exploring the potential of biofuels as part of its ongoing efforts to achieve its Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction targets.

February 25, 2025

Column: Massive Simandou mine can end Australia’s golden iron ore age, or start new one

The term gamechanger is often over used enough to be rendered meaningless, but the huge Simandou mine in the West African country of Guinea is going to be just that.