March 1, 2023

Iron ore price jumps on China data, bullish steel demand outlook

China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) climbed to 52.6 last month, the highest reading since April 2012.

February 28, 2023

Anglo seeks to invest in start-ups to cut steel CO2 emissions

Anglo, which produced 59.3 million tonnes of iron ore last year, aims to halve its Scope 3 indirect emissions by 2040.

February 28, 2023

Iron ore prices diverge on mixed market outlook

Supply remained relatively tight and demand will be supported by the pick-up in downstream steel demand, analysts say.

February 27, 2023

Iron ore price falls on production curbs in China

Steel production hub Tangshan was required to shutter some capacity in response to heavy pollution.

February 27, 2023

Vale to increase high-grade iron ore output in tightening market

Vale said its output of high-grade agglomerates is set to reach 50 million to 55 million tonnes in 2026, up from 32 million in 2022.

February 24, 2023

Transnet snubs Kumba’s overture to run lucrative South African iron ore rail line

Kumba Iron Ore wants to lease the line from Transnet or run it on a concession basis.

February 23, 2023

BHP trials renewable fuel at Yandi iron ore operations in Western Australia

World's biggest miner is trialling the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to help power mining equipment.

February 23, 2023

Column: War in Ukraine shows commodity markets are robust, adaptable

One year after Russia invaded Ukraine, it's clear that markets are remarkably resilient and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

February 22, 2023

Column: Iron ore prices jabbed higher by prongs of China demand, supply woes

The supply shortage and expectations of increasing Chinese demand are likely to provide a solid base for further gains, writes Clyde Russell.

February 22, 2023

Rio Tinto halves dividend on 41% annual profit drop

Rio's bottom line was hit by weaker iron ore prices as demand from China slowed, as well as higher labour and material costs.