October 4, 2021 Australia says iron ore price expected to reach $150 by late 2021 The figure for 2022 has been revised downward, however.
October 4, 2021 World must target absolute zero emissions, Australian iron ore mogul says "Green hydrogen is the solution we need to get to absolute zero,", said Andrew Forrest.
October 4, 2021 BHP inks nickel supply deal with Toyota-Panasonic battery venture The collaboration with Japan’s Prime Planet Energy & Solutions seeks the creation of "a green electric vehicle ecosystem."
October 3, 2021 Coal price surges to record as global scramble for energy accelerates Coal prices soared to their highest on record as China accelerated a global struggle for resources that has brought the dirtiest fossil fuel roaring back.
October 1, 2021 India snags cheap Australian coal sitting at Chinese ports The fuel is being bought at a $12 to $15 a tonne discount to fresh shipments from Australia.
October 1, 2021 Fortescue resumes Solomon Hub operations after worker’s death The pause on Tuesday partly led to a spike in iron ore prices this week.
October 1, 2021 BHP opens Australia’s first nickel sulphate plant The world’s no. 1 miner has produced the first nickel sulphate crystals from its plant in Kwinana, outside Perth.
September 30, 2021 Mount Gibson to suspend W. Australia iron ore mine as prices fall Company said it will suspend operations at its Shine iron ore project in Western Australia to wind down expenses.
September 30, 2021 South32 buys additional stake in Mozambique aluminum smelter Company has exercised its right to buy an additional 25% stake in Mozal Aluminium.
September 30, 2021 Iron ore price jumps as Fortescue halts Pilbara operations The world’s no.4 iron ore miner halted operations at its Solomon Hub site after an employee died in a ground collapse.
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