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.
November 29, 2024 Column: US targets scrap to close the critical minerals gap As the US government is discovering, investing in new scrap processing capacity is far cheaper and greener than building new mines.
November 28, 2024 ArcelorMittal blames EU policy gaps for green plans delay The world’s second-largest steelmaker said further steps are contingent on favourable policy, technological progress, and market conditions.
November 27, 2024 Mining CEO salaries rise, but gender diversity remains elusive, report finds Chief executive base salaries in the mining industry increased between 2% and 12% in 2023, the report says.
November 27, 2024 Iron ore price advances as China’s stronger steel production outweighs its soft data Demand remains soft in the crisis-hit economy, with consumer prices at a four-month low.
November 26, 2024 Aluminum, steel most exposed metals to Trump tariffs, Citi says A 25% tariff as announced by Trump on Monday would likely cause steel prices to rise by $100 to $150 a short ton, the analysts said.
November 25, 2024 Iron ore price rises on firmer steel outlook, but trade tensions cap gains Lower Chinese steel product inventory driven by robust exports also supported iron ore prices above $100/t.
November 24, 2024 Iron ore weakness to continue into 2025 and beyond, says Fitch Solutions’ BMI Looking beyond 2024-2025, BMI analysts maintained their view that iron ore prices will likely follow a multi-year downtrend.
November 22, 2024 US bars more food, metal imports over China’s alleged forced labor US authorities say Chinese authorities have established internment camps for Uyghurs and other religious and ethnic minority groups.
November 21, 2024 Sierra Leone woos miners to clean energy with $11 billion plan Most mining firms rely on their own diesel supplies to extract iron ore, diamonds, rutile and bauxite in the resource-rich country.
Japan launches world’s first deep-sea rare earth mining test Tokyo has begun a seabed mining trial near Minamitori Island as it seeks to cut reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies. January 12, 2026 | 05:13 am
Australia fast-tracks critical minerals stockpile Canberra will build a strategic minerals reserve using domestic supply to shore up defence, tech manufacturing and allied supply chains. January 12, 2026 | 04:09 am
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm