December 10, 2024 Chilean mine proposal could face Supreme Court review, environment minister says Chile's Andes Iron has attempted for years to develop the $2.5 billion Dominga mine project in the Coquimbo region.
December 9, 2024 Nippon Steel makes final push to win over US workers Nippon clarified its spending plans at US mills owned by United States Steel Corp. as part of last-ditch efforts.
December 4, 2024 Nippon Steel committed to US Steel takeover, aims to close in December The transaction has faced stiff resistance from politicians and the United Steelworkers (USW).
December 4, 2024 Vale aims to go down-market on iron ore The miner plans to offer more lower-quality iron ore to adapt to the needs of a battered steel industry.
December 4, 2024 Iron ore price gains as China stimulus hopes outweigh worries of escalating trade tensions Hopes of more fiscal stimulus from the upcoming Central Economic Work Conference in China helped prices.
December 4, 2024 Rio Tinto unveils lithium resource at Rincon project It would produce 53,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate annually over a 40-year mine life, with plans to expand to 60,000 tpy.
December 3, 2024 Vale sees China steel production declining, other regions to grow The company said it will adjust its distribution network to answer to the geographical changes on global steel production.
December 3, 2024 Fortescue awarded A$10 million to support development of 6MW truck chargers According to the company, the new chargers are capable of charging 240-tonne battery electric trucks in just under 30 minutes.
December 3, 2024 Steel industry will take more time to decarbonize, says Vale CEO The miner reported an output of about 328 million tonnes this year.
December 3, 2024 Trump reiterates opposition to Nippon Steel’s takeover of US Steel Nippon Steel hopes to close the deal before Trump retakes the White House on January 20.
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