September 25, 2024 BHP to test Caterpillar’s new energy transfer system on its mining trucks The new technology transfers energy to diesel-electric and battery-electric large mining trucks while they are working on a mine site.
September 25, 2024 US Steel confirms arbitration ruling favoring Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion buyout The arbitration board ruled that US Steel met the successorship clause conditions in its labor agreement with the United Steelworkers union.
September 25, 2024 Iron ore price jumps to over three-week high on China stimulus, soft global supply China's central bank on Wednesday lowered the cost of its medium-term loans to banks.
September 25, 2024 Investors rush into Australian miners on China stimulus boost The mining sub-index has rallied 6% over the past two sessions.
September 24, 2024 Fortescue electrifies iron ore trucks in $2.8 billion deal The miner will buy 475 emissions-free machines, including 360 autonomous battery-electric trucks.
September 24, 2024 Iron ore price posts steepest daily rise in over 1 year on fresh China stimulus China's central bank unveiled its biggest stimulus since the pandemic to pull the economy out of its deflationary funk.
September 24, 2024 ArcelorMittal halts steel plant expansion in Brazil Increasing steel imports, especially from China, are affecting local demand says ArcelorMittal.
September 23, 2024 Top miners’ reclamation obligations could surpass industry’s total debt by 2033 Environmental reclamation and site restoration costs for 24 major mining companies reached $72 billion in 2023, up from $40 billion in 2013.
September 23, 2024 Iron ore price hits over 1-year low on soft China demand prospects, firmer supply Stainless steel exports in China hit a record high in August.
September 20, 2024 Incoming CEO of Vale to start Oct. 1 In August, Vale named Gustavo Pimenta, currently chief financial officer of the firm, to the post.
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