December 22, 2024 China’s 2025 steel demand to fall 1.5% on year, state research institute says China's steel consumption in 2024 and 2025 is forecast at 863 million metric tons and 850 million tons, respectively.
December 20, 2024 Iron ore price weakens as Australia flags return to sub-$100 prices Futures dropped for a fourth day in Singapore, to trade about 3% lower for the week.
December 20, 2024 Lure of Anglo’s copper mines could test BHP’s spending resolve BHP needs to offer at least a 40% premium over Anglo's share price for a new takeover bid, but its CEO has committed to spending discipline.
December 19, 2024 Column: Where will Trump and China drive commodities in 2025? With no predictable mold for how this will work, the only certainties will likely be volatility and numerous factors working in opposing directions.
December 19, 2024 Activist Palliser pushes Rio Tinto to review dual listing Palliser Capital claims Rio Tinto's current dual-listed structure has deprived investors of $50 billion in value.
December 18, 2024 Nippon Steel, Sojitz to take 49% stake in Champion Iron’s project in Canada The Kami project will also receive up to A$490 million in contributions from Nippon and Sojitz.
December 17, 2024 BHP sees rising uncertainty for miners on trade as Trump returns Mining companies across the globe have been spooked by Trump’s plans to slap tariffs.
December 17, 2024 Rio Tinto, BHP, and BlueScope to build ‘green iron’ plant Project could help reduce emissions by up to 80% if renewables and green hydrogen are used, the companies said.
December 16, 2024 BHP resumes South Flank iron ore operations after short pause The mine was briefly closed due to heavy rains in the Pilbara region.
December 16, 2024 Samarco to invest more than $1 billion to resume full capacity Samarco expects to produce 15 million tons of iron ore pellets in 2025, returning to a top 3 ranking for global exporters of the steelmaking ingredient.
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