June 12, 2024 Western Australia resolves mining imbroglio threatening licences The government has approved draft legislation that will ensure the security of mining licences and permits in the state, a major producer of iron ore.
June 11, 2024 Column: China’s strong iron ore imports contrast with weak steel output China imported 102 million tonnes in May, marking a third straight month of arrivals of more than 100 million tonnes.
June 11, 2024 Iron ore price tumbles to 2-month low on concerns over weakening China demand Iron ore supply has risen while demand has softened and showed little room for improvement, Sinosteel Futures said.
June 10, 2024 Canada adds high-purity iron, phosphorus, silicon metal to critical minerals list The list now identifies 34 minerals and metals deemed essential to the country’s economic or national security.
June 10, 2024 Ditching noble metals improves efficiency of zinc-air batteries A new metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst for zinc-air batteries has proven to outperform noble metal catalysts.
June 9, 2024 China, Pakistan agree to strengthen mining cooperation Pakistani Prime Minister visited Beijing in a bid to upgrade cooperation under the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a key part of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative.
June 8, 2024 Nippon Steel executive saw positive reaction from US Steel workers and others Nippon Steel Vice Chairman Takahiro Mori returned to the US in an effort to close the deal amid growing regulatory scrutiny and political opposition.
June 7, 2024 Brazil adds Vale to so-called “dirty list” after contractor subjected workers to slave-like labour Vale said that its inclusion in the list is incorrect and that it will take the necessary steps for its immediate removal.
June 7, 2024 Iron ore extends gain on easing China demand concern, Fed rate cut bets China's iron ore imports in the first five months reached 513.75 million tons, a year-on-year rise of 7%.
June 6, 2024 Vale invests $340 million in Carajás Railway locomotive fleet improvement project The miner closed a 10-year deal with Wabtec to optimize the maintenance services for its fleet in the Estrada de Ferro Carajás.
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