November 8, 2024

World’s top energy trader Vitol eyes metals as oil demand set to peak

CEO Hardy points to iron ore, copper, and aluminum as potential markets.

November 7, 2024

Nippon Steel seeks to close US Steel deal before Trump returns to White House

Before the election which handed him victory, Trump promised to block the deal if re-elected.

November 6, 2024

China’s steel demand shifts to higher grade ore, Rio Tinto exec says

"The demand for high grade ore continues to be strong," chief commercial officer Bold Baatar said.

November 6, 2024

Itochu to buy stake in Brazil’s CSN’s iron ore unit for $769m

CSN Mineracao is the leading iron ore producer and distributor in Brazil.

November 6, 2024

Trump will follow the money, and that’s in green energy — Forrest

Andrew Forrest reinforced Fortescue’s green ambitions, aiming to "build perhaps Australia's largest single industry."

November 4, 2024

MinRes’ founder Ellison to exit after internal misconduct probe

Chris Ellison will leave within 18 months as the board found he used company resources for his personal benefit and evaded taxes.

October 31, 2024

BHP, ABB sign multi-year global framework agreement

This new agreement, says BHP, allows the companies to collaborate in support of project delivery, operations and maintenance, as well as progressing operational decarbonization efforts.

October 31, 2024

MinRes cuts jobs, costs amid CEO probe

Miner is cutting 570 jobs and slowing construction at its Mount Marion lithium project, as it battles falling lithium and iron ore prices.

October 31, 2024

BHP walks back comments about moving on from new Anglo American bid

BHP is looking for growth opportunities in the copper sector after failing to take over Anglo American earlier this year.

October 30, 2024

Column: Australia should lead the energy transition, but is it missing the boat?

The mood was a bit downbeat this week at the International Mining and Resources Conference in Sydney.