July 19, 2023 BHP posts record full-year iron ore output, flags rising costs BHP expects fiscal 2024 output for Western Australia iron ore between 282 Mt and 294 Mt.
July 19, 2023 Brazil’s mining sector revenue grows 6% in first half of 2023 The country's mining exports in the first six months of the year reached 177.2 million metric tons.
July 18, 2023 Rio Tinto warns on global slowdown risks, production issues Shipments were hurt by a train derailment during the reporting period, while the miner also flagged concerns about a global economic slowdown.
July 18, 2023 Vale grows iron ore output by 6%, sales lag The firm produced 78.74 million metric tons of iron ore between April and June.
July 18, 2023 Fortescue hit by cyber attack that saw network data disclosed The Australian iron ore miner said hack occurred on May 28 and noted data disclosed "was not confidential in nature".
July 18, 2023 Iron helps produce graphene from wood chips A recently-discovered mechanism enables iron to help convert waste such as wood chips into graphene.
July 14, 2023 Iron ore price climbs on stimulus bets, low stock China's exports fell last month at their fastest pace since the onset of the covid-19 pandemic three years ago.
July 14, 2023 India’s Madhya Pradesh state invites tenders for 51 mineral blocks The auction includes blocks of graphite and vanadium.
July 13, 2023 Vale inks deal to decarbonize Carajas iron ore railway The plan includes the development of the first hybrid railway in Brazil.
July 12, 2023 Iron ore price up on stronger credit data from China New bank loans in China jumped more than expected in June.
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