June 12, 2024

Brazil sees potential railway concession agreement with Vale this month

The agreement with Vale could reach some 20 billion reais ($3.70 billion).

June 12, 2024

Vale, BHP make new offer on Mariana disaster reparations

Vale said the new proposal totals $26.09 billion.

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.