BHP says iron ore production up 3pct in Q4 BHP says it is on track to meet its iron ore production target for 2022/23 as labour constraints and supply chain issues ease. AAP · Jan 19, 2023
Minnesota Supreme Court rejects Mesabi Metallics' bid to keep critical iron ore leases The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld the state's decision to terminate mineral leases for Mesabi Metallics' long-delayed iron ore project near Nashwauk. Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2023
Rio Tinto iron ore shipments up 5pct in Q4 Rio Tinto says it met the bottom end of its 2022 iron ore production guidance with a solid fourth quarter, but is warning of numerous macroeconomic risks. AAP · Jan 17, 2023
China note! EU-member Sweden locates rare earth deposits A Swedish government-owned iron ore mining company says it has identified “significant deposits” of rare earth elements in Arctic Sweden that are essential for the manufacture of electric vehicles and wind turbines The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023
Honduran environmental defenders shot dead in broad daylight Aly Domínguez and Jairo Bonilla, co-founders of grassroots resistance group to iron ore mine in Guapinol, murdered in street The Guardian - US · Jan 11, 2023
Iron ore keeps WA on track for surplus Western Australia's forecast budget surplus has improved slightly to $1.8 billion despite the premier warning of a deteriorating global economic outlook. AAP · Dec 15, 2022
Worried About a Recession? 1 Savvy Stock to Buy Now After bottoming out in November, iron-ore prices have witnessed a resurgence, driven by hopes of slowing interest-rate hikes by the Fed and reopening of the Chinese economy. Hence, it would be opportune to invest in major iron ore producer VALE S.A. (VALE) to capitalize on the upside potential. Read on…. StockNews.com · Dec 14, 2022
ASX boosted by miners as China eases COVID-19 curbs after protests, as lockdowns hurt Chinese economy The Australian share market is driven by miners as iron ore prices rose as China lifted some COVID-19 restrictions. However, lockdowns took their toll on the Chinese economy last month. ABC News · Dec 4, 2022
Rio Tinto reaches historic agreement with Juukan Gorge group Global miner Rio Tinto Ltd has reached a restitution agreement with an Aboriginal group whose rock shelters in Western Australia it destroyed two years ago for an iron ore mine, the groups said on Monday. Reuters · Nov 28, 2022
Australia approves national plan to safeguard Indigenous heritage Australia will strengthen laws to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said on Thursday, following a review of mining standards after Rio Tinto's destruction of the sacred Juukan Gorge rock shelters. Reuters · Nov 23, 2022
NMDC To Spend Rs 900 Cr To Increase Iron Ore Production From Kumaraswamy Mines NMDC Ltd will be spending nearly Rs 900 crore in the next two to three years to ramp up iron ore production from seven million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 10 million tonnes, from its Kumaraswamy mines in Karnataka. Read on for details: Dynamite News · Nov 20, 2022
Export Duty On Steel, Iron Ore Cut; Tax On Some Raw Material Imports Hiked The government has cut the export duty on steel products and iron ore with effect from Saturday in order to provide a fillip to the domestic steel industry and boost exports. Read on for details: Dynamite News · Nov 19, 2022
1 Metal Stock to Buy to Mine for Profits in Q4 Iron ore prices have been rising lately as the market is optimistic, with Chinese demand for the metal expected to increase amid a rescue package for its construction sector and softer preventive measures to tackle COVID-19. Amid this backdrop, investors could look to buy shares of major iron ore producer… StockNews.com · Nov 18, 2022
China's demand for Australian iron ore stalls, sending the price for our biggest earner spiralling WA's iron ore miners are ramping up production with new mines, but with the commodity price falling, is it worth it? ABC News · Nov 8, 2022
AAP · Oct 19, 2022 Iron ore railcars to be made in WA More iron ore rail cars will be made in Western Australia rather than overseas in the latest manufacturing commitment in the state.
AAP · Oct 17, 2022 Rio says rail issues hit ore shipments Mining giant Rio Tinto says two unplanned outages on its rail lines in the Pilbara means its full-year shipments will be at the lower end of expectations.
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2022 How to make emissions-free iron at temperatures colder than coffee Affordable green steel is a big deal, and could disrupt an industry that generates more than $870bn in revenues each year, writes Akshat Rathi
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2022 Companies using carbon credits to ‘cover their tracks’, says iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest urges businesses to aim for ‘real zero’ to reduce environmental impact
The Hindu · Sep 24, 2022 Odisha’s ‘rich’ Keonjhar poor in child health The district has a high share of iron ore reserves of the country and is flush with funds meant for welfare needs, but women and infants are struggling to access basic amenities
AAP · Sep 21, 2022 Rio Tinto joins 'first movers' carbon club Rio Tinto has caught up with iron ore peers BHP and Fortescue Metals Group as the latest to join a global coalition of top companies looking to cut emissions.
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022 Australian miner Fortescue reveals $6.2 billion carbon plan Australian iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group has announced a $6.2 billion plan to eliminate fossil fuels and carbon emissions from its operations by the end of the decade
AAP · Sep 20, 2022 Fortescue pledges $9.2b for clean iron ore Andrew Forrest will spend $9.2 billion to take Fortescue Metals Group fossil fuel-free by 2030 and become a global green mining, energy and technology firm.
Reuters · Sep 16, 2022 Lula campaign mulls new mining royalties in Brazil, spooking industry Brazilian presidential frontrunner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is considering raising royalties on certain mining projects if elected, a campaign adviser told Reuters, likely affecting iron ore giant Vale SA and other multinationals.
The Hindu · Sep 2, 2022 Karnataka iron ore mining | Why has the Supreme Court relaxed a decade-old ban? Ten years after it clamped down on illegal iron ore mining in Karnataka, why has the Supreme Court relaxed its orders on production and sale of iron ore in the state?
ABC News · Sep 2, 2022 Port Hedland proposed lithium refinery could reduce exposure to iron ore prices Billions of dollars of iron ore leaves Port Hedland every year, but none of it is processed on shore. Can the town now seize its share of the global battery market?