June 13, 2024 Vedanta subsidiary Western Cluster plans $2bn Liberia investment The investment will spread over the next five years to fund the expansion of its iron ore operations.
June 13, 2024 Sixth Fortescue executive quits in less than a year Julie Shuttleworth, director of global growth, previously served as group deputy chief executive and CEO of the green energy division.
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.
Trump asks for talks with US partners to adjust imports of processed critical minerals US President Donald Trump has determined it is necessary to negotiate with trading partners. January 14, 2026 | 02:39 pm
