July 23, 2024 Kumba Iron Ore sees new South Africa government open to rail reform The Anglo subsidiary was already working with the previous administration on ways to improve the crucial infrastructure.
July 23, 2024 Iron ore price buckles below $100 as China’s Plenum fails to inspire The steelmaking material slid as much as 3.5% to touch $99.85 in Singapore, with futures on track for a third day of losses.
July 23, 2024 Nippon Steel to dissolve JV with China’s Baoshan after 20 years The joint venture was producing and selling cold-rolled steel sheets and hot-dip galvanized steel sheets for automotive use in China.
July 23, 2024 Vale Base Metals appoints mining veteran Shaun Usmar as CEO Usmar has more than 30 years of industry experience, with his latest role being founder and CEO of Triple Flag Precious Metals.
July 22, 2024 Earth’s largest iron ore deposits are a billion years younger than believed, research reveals Researchers found the Hamersley deposits in Western Australia formed between 1.4 and 1.1 billion years ago, rather than 2.2 billion years ago as previously estimated.
July 22, 2024 Anglo American to sell two assets to Taurus Funds for up to $195 million Anglo plans to divest less profitable assets and focus on expanding copper output.
July 20, 2024 Nippon Steel hires Mike Pompeo to advise on US Steel deal Nippon Steel also faces objections from the powerful United Steelworkers (USW) union, which fears the deal could lead to job losses.
July 19, 2024 Will Guinea’s Simandou iron ore mine be the ‘Pilbara killer’? Simandou, one of the world’s most significant iron ore developments, is set to challenge the Pilbara’s dominance soon.
July 19, 2024 ArcelorMittal says dissident workers still protesting in Mexican plant ArcelorMittal announced on Thursday the end ofthe blockade at its facilities in the southern state of Michoacan.
July 18, 2024 Column: China’s commodity import trend driven by prices, not economy China's imports of major commodities are often viewed through the prism of the performance of, and outlook for, the world's second-biggest economy.
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