December 9, 2025

BHP strikes $2 billion funding deal with GIP for iron ore power network

BlackRock-owned Global Infrastructure Fund would receive a minority stake.

December 8, 2025

Column: China’s major commodities tell a story of prices and inventories

Crude oil and iron ore are powering ahead but copper and coal are losing steam.

December 8, 2025

Vale to boost autonomous truck fleet in deal with Caterpillar

Vale's fleet would reach 90 units, up from 18 at the end of this year.

December 5, 2025

Battery electric trucks hit Pilbara in joint BHP, Rio Tinto test

The Caterpillar partnership will help miners assess charging needs, power management, and scale-up potential.

December 4, 2025

Rio Tinto targets $10B assets selloff as Trott resets the miner

Rio Tinto’s new CEO pushes a sweeping overhaul aimed at tightening costs, simplifying business structures and boosting long-term growth.

December 3, 2025

Iron ore shakeup begins as Simandou’s first boat heads for China

The Winning Youth vessel — loaded with iron ore from the $23 billion Simandou mine — set sail on Tuesday evening.

December 3, 2025

Fortescue works with Chinese steelmaker on new green iron technology

The project aims to develop a new technology that will remove the process of pre-treating raw materials.

December 2, 2025

Vale expects iron ore output to rise by up to 3% in 2026

Company forecast its iron ore output to range between 335 million and 345 million metric tons next year.

December 2, 2025

BHP’s latest bid for Anglo topped $53B — report

The world's largest miner offered £34/share (approx. $42.5), a 24% premium to Anglo's £27.36 close, but it was not enough to succeed.

December 1, 2025

Algoma Steel to cease blast furnace operations, lay off 1,000 workers as tariffs bite

The Trump administration's 50% tariffs on foreign steel have significantly restricted access for Canadian producers to the US market.