Iron ore falls below $90 a tonne for the first time since 2024 on weak China demand, rising supply
Benchmark iron ore slid to a two-year low as Chinese steel demand softens and global supply rises, pressuring major Australian producers.
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BHP cuts 300 jobs at Pilbara iron ore mines as costs rise
BHP is cutting hundreds of roles across its Western Australian iron ore operations, citing mounting costs and softer market conditions.
Mining Weekly · +14 outlets
US weighs $100 billion push to break China's rare-earth supply grip
Washington is considering large-scale funding to build alternative rare-earth supply chains and reduce dependence on Chinese processing.
The Economic Times · +3 outlets
Gold and silver fall as hotter CPI revives Fed rate pressure
Precious metals slipped after US inflation data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep rates elevated.
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Cameco stock falls on surprise loss even as uranium hits 19-year high
Cameco reported an unexpected loss even as uranium prices climbed to their highest level in 19 years.
Startup Fortune · +1 outlets
Nexon Geochem to invest Rs 1,250 crore in Andhra Pradesh rare-earth magnet plant
The Indian firm will build a rare-earth magnet facility in Andhra Pradesh aimed at reducing the country's import reliance.
Moneycontrol.com · +9 outlets
South African mining production drops 12.7% in August
South Africa's mining output fell sharply year on year in August, reflecting weak commodity conditions and operational constraints.
TradingView · +9 outlets
McKinsey Global Materials Perspective 2026: record returns driven by gold as industry growth stalls
The report finds gold delivered standout returns for materials producers while broader sector growth stagnated.
Global Mining Review · +5 outlets
China steel exports rose 3.3% in September
Chinese steel exports increased month on month in September, sustaining global supply pressure amid soft domestic demand.
GMK Center · +12 outlets
Deep-sea gold rush: China, Japan and US scramble for 5,000-metre subsea mining
Nations are accelerating deep-sea mineral exploration as demand for critical metals grows and terrestrial deposits tighten.
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India iron ore imports jump 149% in three years as steel sector faces cost pressures
Rising Indian iron ore imports signal growing supply and cost pressures for the domestic steel industry.
Moneycontrol.com · +1 outlets
Australia's green iron export ambitions urged to look beyond China
An IEEFA analysis argues Australia must diversify green iron customers rather than relying on Chinese demand.
Institute for Energy Economics and Finan · +1 outlets
Trump sanctions easing on oil tankers may not lower fuel costs, shadow fleet loophole persists
Easing US sanctions on tankers is unlikely to translate into cheaper fuel as a parallel shadow fleet continues to move crude.
The Economic Times · +13 outlets
ASX lithium miner Pilbara faces rising costs, China pressure and job cuts
Australian iron ore and mining equities weakened as falling copper and iron prices and Chinese demand concerns weighed on sentiment.
Kalkine Media · +6 outlets
Triple Flag acquires silver and gold streams
The royalty and streaming company added precious metals streams, expanding its portfolio of production-linked agreements.
Global Mining Review · +14 outlets
Australia's Pilbara iron ore giants face rising costs and fresh job cuts
Pilbara iron ore producers are under pressure from rising costs and weaker prices, prompting service-sector and job impacts.
Kalkine Media · +6 outlets
Grange Resources approves Savage River underground mine to extend iron ore pellet output to 2035
Grange Resources approved underground development at Savage River to sustain pellet production for another decade.
Small Caps · +1 outlets
Greenland Mines welcomes EU strategic project designation for Neo Performance Materials Silmet 2.0
The EU designation for Neo's rare-earth project underscores Europe's push to build domestic critical minerals capacity.
USA Today · +1 outlets