December 5, 2022

BHP says Vale must share damage costs in Fundao dam collapse lawsuit

Although Samarco, a joint venture between BHP and Vale, operated the dam, the class action involving around 200,000 people does not name Vale.

December 5, 2022

Hancock takes 10% of Arafura Rare Earths

Hancock Prospecting took around half of a A$121 million placement by Arafura last week aimed at raising capital to develop the Nolans rare earths project.

December 5, 2022

Iron ore price jumps on easing restrictions in China

Market sentiment has also been buoyed by China's measures to support its struggling property sector.

December 4, 2022

Jindal Shadeed Group plans $3 billion green steel plant in Oman

Jindal Shadeed Group has the necessary approvals to secure land for a green hydrogen-ready project that can process 5 million tons of steel a year.

December 2, 2022

Precious metals no longer needed in reactions to produce hydrogen fuel – study

Researchers have engineered a key light-activated nanomaterial for the hydrogen economy.

November 30, 2022

Rio Tinto 2023 iron ore shipments seen in line with 2022 view

Iron ore prices have rebounded to just below $100 a tonne since hitting a three-year low in October.

November 30, 2022

Most Australian mine workers dissatisfied with their jobs – report

A recent report led by researchers at Curtin University found that Australian stage.mining.companies have a stronger focus on employees’ physical health and safety than on their mental health and well-being.

November 29, 2022

Iron ore price rises on China property support

Government will allow developers to sell additional shares to acquire real estate assets to help stabilize the economy.

November 29, 2022

Column: Iron ore shrugs off China covid woes, focuses on stimulus

The iron ore market is choosing to focus on China's efforts to stimulate its property sector, rather than on rising concerns over the potential economic fallout.

November 29, 2022

Fortescue keeps women on the top job with Fiona Hick’s appointment

Hick replaces CEO Elizabeth Gaines, who stepped down in December 2021 and who will remain on Fortescue's board as a non-executive director.