February 24, 2021

Fortescue apologizes for clearing land on Aboriginal sacred site

The incident comes come barely a day after BHP reported rockfall damage to a culturally significant site in the Pilbara region.

February 23, 2021

Copper price keeps soaring amid commodities rally

Codelco warns that the spike in prices could drive up its costs.

February 23, 2021

Former Australian PM Turnbull joins Fortescue’s green unit

Malcolm Turnbull, who served as prime minister from 2015 to 2018, will head Fortescue Future Industries starting this month.

February 23, 2021

Supercharged commodity boom: Definitely. Supercycle? Not exactly

Underlying dynamics suggest it isn’t going to be a repeat of the epic China-led boom at the start of this century.

February 22, 2021

Iron ore output returns to growth after shrinking for five years – report

Global iron ore production growth will accelerate in the coming years, bringing an end to the stagnation that has persisted since 2015, Fitch says.

February 22, 2021

Iron ore price bounces back on strong demand and shipment doubts

High rain volumes at major ports will continue to represent a challenge for Brazilian players during 1Q.

February 22, 2021

Rio Tinto’s former boss gets huge payout despite caves blast

Jean-Sébastien Jacques received $18.6 million in pay and long-term incentive rewards last year, compared to $9.9 million in 2019.

February 19, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Copper price keeps soaring as bullish sentiment prevails; Iron ore price retreats on higher steel inventories in China; Gold price dealt ‘fatal blow’ by bond yield rally

February 19, 2021

Iron ore price retreats on higher steel inventories in China

Iron ore prices fell on Friday after hitting their highest level since September 2011, as a survey of inventories of steel products in China showed a significant increase.

February 19, 2021

Pilbara Minerals half-year revenue soars as lithium market rebounds

Company reported a more than 56% jump in half-year revenue and pointed to bullish market conditions for lithium as its loss narrowed from a year earlier.