October 24, 2017

Iron ore prices: a story of ups and downs

Lower grades managed to eke out small gains, while higher grades were under pressure.

October 24, 2017

Brazil congressional committees vote on reforms helping small miners

While an estimated 61 larger miners will pay more, about 30,000 smaller miners seen as larger job creators will pay less.

October 23, 2017

Xi’s China a boon for mining

President Xi's enormous power means his pet projects like One Belt–One Road and Xiongan New Area will receive the full backing of the state.

October 23, 2017

UNEP urges mining companies to better manage tailings facilities

The agency is urging mining companies to put safety first and avoid erecting dams using methods that are known to be high risk.

October 23, 2017

Global steel production at 7-month low

Price of iron ore declines ahead of Chinese winter steel output cuts, widening Kobe Steel scandal.

October 20, 2017

China steel surges as more output cuts seen; iron ore, coal jump

Mills in some northern Chinese cities ordered to cut output, acting on government policy to fight smog caused by pollution from industrial plants.

October 19, 2017

BHP expects China’s growth to ease modestly over short term

"[W]e expect growth in China to ease modestly over the short-term, as monetary policy tightens and housing and automotive markets soften," Mackenzie said.

October 19, 2017

Vale’s iron ore output hits another record

Iron ore production rose 3.3% compared with the same period last year to hit a fresh quarterly record of 95.1 million tonnes.

October 18, 2017

Vale puts stake in New Caledonian nickel unit up for sale

Move is part of a wider review of low performing assets after new Chief Executive Fabio Schvartsman took charge in June.

October 17, 2017

BHP’s copper production up sharply, iron ore down

Fire shrinks Mt Whaleback iron ore production, but output at world's largest copper mine Escondida in Chile jumps 23%.