February 6, 2025

Vale takes full control of Baovale iron ore project

The Baovale joint venture was established by the Brazilian mining giant and Baosteel in 2001 to run the Agua Limpa mine.

February 6, 2025

US Steel bid matches Trump goals, Nippon Steel says, no certainty deal will close

Nippon Steel's bid for US Steel was blocked last month by then-US President Joe Biden.

February 5, 2025

Column: Trump or BRICS? The quandary for Africa’s miners and governments

Beyond the short-term volatility created by Donald Trump's tariff machinations, it's likely that the longer-term trend of the world splitting into two trading blocs is accelerating.

February 4, 2025

Ferrexpo plunges 51% after $3.8 billion Ukrainian civil claim

The Swiss-headquartered iron ore producer saw its biggest intraday drop on record.

February 4, 2025

Guinea sees maximum Simandou output in second year of operation

Output is expected to double to 60 million tonnes at each of the two mines in the second year, the government projects.

February 4, 2025

Fortescue gains control of Red Hawk

Fortescue has secured access to the undeveloped Blacksmith iron ore project, 30km west of its Solomon operations in Western Australia.

February 3, 2025

Rio Tinto faces new iron ore shipping snarls due to cyclones

Rio Tinto warned last month that its first-quarter iron ore shipments could be affected by disruptions to its rail operations.

February 3, 2025

Trump delays 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico

The countries promised to beef up their borders and tackle the organized crime behind fentanyl trafficking.

January 31, 2025

Nippon Steel launches $456m bid to acquire Sanyo Special Steel

Nippon Steel's offer is a 37% premium over Sanyo Special Steel's closing price on Friday.

January 29, 2025

Vale CEO meets Brazil’s Lula, touts ‘convergence’ with government agenda

The company has been criticized by Lula and cabinet members in the past.