Project ramp-ups and new projects set to lift Australia’s iron ore output in 2026
Australia is the world’s largest iron ore producer, accounting for 36.8% of global iron ore production in 2024. The country’s…
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Project ramp-ups and expansions set to lift global iron ore output in 2026
Global iron ore output is projected to increase by 1.9% in 2025 to reach 2,612.7 million tonnes (mt), up from…
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Rio Tinto’s iron ore exports remain stable in Q3 2025
Rio Tinto's iron ore exports remained stable in the third quarter (Q3) ending 30 September 2025, compared to the previous…
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Iron ore talks between BHP and CMRG may extend into 2026
The pricing dispute between BHP Group and China’s state-run iron ore buyer, China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG), may extend into…
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Robe River JV to invest $483m in West Angelas Sustaining Project
Rio Tinto, Mitsui and Nippon Steel have committed to investing A$733m ($482.8m) to develop the West Angelas Sustaining Project, with…
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IDC evaluates $491m bid for ArcelorMittal’s South Africa operations
South Africa’s state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is evaluating a R8.5bn ($491m) bid to acquire ArcelorMittal's operations in the country,…
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India defers hike in low-grade iron ore export duty
India has delayed its decision to raise the export duty on low-grade iron ore and pellets following strong opposition from…
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The promise of green iron: can Australia reinvent its biggest export?
Australia is facing a critical inflection point for its largest export: iron ore. Long the backbone of the country’s resources…
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Assessing efforts to decarbonise iron ore and steel
For iron ore miners, it could be considered an inconvenient truth that the carbon emissions of steel (which account for…
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Vale logs growth in iron ore, copper and nickel output for Q2 2025
Brazilian miner Vale has reported an increase in iron ore production to 83.6 million tonnes (mt) in the second quarter…
