June 2, 2024

Nippon Steel’s Mori returns to US this week for talks on US Steel takeover

The deal would give Nippon Steel greater access to the profitable U.S. market and further its long-term financial goals.

June 2, 2024

Thyssenkrupp can’t afford delays over future of steel unit, chairman says

Thyssenkrupp's chairman defended a move to sell a stake in the group's steel unit to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.

May 31, 2024

Column: Iron ore prices lack conviction despite China stimulus moves

The balance of risks for iron ore prices are tilted to the downside despite top buyer China's most recent steps to boost its struggling property sector.

May 31, 2024

High-capacity iron-based cathodes for EV batteries are now a reality

Researchers at Canada’s McGill University unlocked the potential to produce batteries using more sustainable and less costly materials.

May 30, 2024

India’s Jindal to join Venezuelan state oil venture

The news comes just months after securing a contract to run the South American country’s largest iron-ore complex.

May 30, 2024

Iron ore price slips after China reiterates steel output control

In April, China's state planner said the government will continue to manage crude steel output in 2024.

May 30, 2024

How a rattled South Africa became Anglo’s best defence against BHP bid

More than 20% of Anglo shares are held by South African investors.

May 30, 2024

US Steel, Nippon Steel receive all non-US approvals for merger

The companies expect the merger to be completed in the second half of the year.

May 29, 2024

Mining M&A slips as firms lawyer-up to fight regulators

The value of deals in the industry declined 12.5% to $74.2 billion this year.

May 29, 2024

BHP walks away from proposed $49bn takeover of Anglo American

Less than an hour before the 5 p.m. UK cut off, BHP confirmed it had failed to secure Anglo’s board backing and would not proceed with the takeover.