November 11, 2025

ArcelorMittal, IDC end exclusive South Africa talks with no deal

The deal, which covered about 7 billion rand of loans and interest, wasn’t deemed sufficient by Arcelor.

November 11, 2025

Column: China’s major commodity imports ease, except for iron ore

Crude oil, natural gas, copper and coal all showed declines from September.

November 10, 2025

Teck held on-off M&A talks with rival to Anglo for two years

Between May 2023 and May 2025, Teck had discussions with a “strategic counterparty,” which it only names as Party X in documents sent to shareholders.

November 10, 2025

The shipping mogul who carved a route to China’s African mining prize

Former merchant seaman opens access to Guinea’s vast untapped iron ore with a 370-mile cross-country railway.

November 10, 2025

Iron ore price hits multi-month lows as China demand concerns linger

Prices were supported by lower global shipments, which slipped to the lowest level in two months.

November 10, 2025

Guinea to fast-track alumina, iron ore processing, minister says

Guinea ships about 60% of its bauxite to China, while a third of iron ore produced by the Simandou mine is destined for Chinese mills.

November 10, 2025

Salzgitter says it has no plans to exit Aurubis

Salzgitter, which owns 29.99% of Aurubis, said in October it would sell 500 million euros worth of bonds.

November 10, 2025

Vale gearing up to meet Indian demand as China steel output stagnates, CEO says

The capacity of India's steel producers is likely to double to around 300 million tons in the next five to seven years, CEO Gustavo Pimenta said.

November 6, 2025

Japan’s trading houses brace for more pain from China steel glut

Executives from Mitsubishi and Itochu said a supply glut would continue into the second half of their fiscal year through March.

November 6, 2025

Study warns deep-sea mining waste threatens marine food chain

Research shows that deep discharge of mining waste must be assessed, as its impact on ocean ecosystems varies and could cause harm.