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Iron-ore extends losses as Simandou project starts supply
9th December 2025 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures prices extended declines on Tuesday, as the big Simandou project in Guinea, west Africa shipped its first ore, raising prospects of more supply at a time when demand in top... 


The inland power network supplies BHP's Western Australia Iron Ore unit, which comprises several major iron-ore joint ventures.
BHP brings in BlackRock's GIP as $2bn partner on WAIO inland power assets
9th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining giant BHP on Tuesday announced an agreement with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), part of BlackRock, to fund nearly half of the Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) inland... 


A Weba Chute Systems field advisor inspects a conveyor transfer point in operation, underpinning the company’s ongoing commitment to ensuring optimal material flow and performance across all installations
Weba Chute Systems delivers decade-long performance at Palabora Copper Mine
8th December 2025

More than a decade after installation, the custom engineered transfer chutes supplied by Weba Chute Systems to Palabora Copper Mine (PMC) continue to operate with virtually no maintenance - a... 


MinRes breaks ground at Lamb Creek iron-ore project
MinRes breaks ground at Lamb Creek iron-ore project
8th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified resources company Mineral Resources (MinRes) has officially broken ground at its Lamb Creek iron-ore project in the Pilbara after securing all required regulatory approvals. Lamb Creek... 


Rio Tinto operates about 13 500 iron-ore rail cars across its Pilbara network and typically replaces about ten units each year.
Rio Tinto rolls out first Pilbara-made iron-ore rail car
8th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has unveiled its first Pilbara-made iron-ore rail car, manufactured in Karratha under a A$150-million partnership with Gemco Rail aimed at boosting local production... 


BHP, Rio begin testing first battery-electric haul trucks in the Pilbara
BHP, Rio begin testing first battery-electric haul trucks in the Pilbara
5th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining companies BHP and Rio Tinto have taken delivery of Australia’s first Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at BHP’s Jimblebar mine, marking the start of on-site... 


Rio Tinto limits lithium to in-flight projects only
Rio Tinto limits lithium to in-flight projects only
5th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining giant Rio Tinto has reined in its lithium growth plans, confirming at its capital markets day in London that it will restrict investment to projects already under way, with any... 


Multotec’s flame retardant rubber screen panels - a proactive fire safety solution for continuous mineral processing uptime
Multotec’s flame retardant rubber screen panels - a proactive fire safety solution for continuous mineral processing uptime
4th December 2025

Fires on vibrating screen decks pose a significant threat to mining operations, as they can rapidly escalate into uncontrollable incidents that endanger personnel, damage equipment, and disrupt... 


Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott
Rio Tinto flags as much as $10bn in asset sales under refreshed strategy
4th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Commodities major Rio Tinto is opening the door to as much as $10-billion in divestments as part of a strategy reset aimed at sharpening its portfolio, lifting productivity and delivering... 


Tsodilo continues research collaboration with Botswana university
1st December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-V-listed Tsodilo Resources, which owns the Xaudum iron project (XIF), in Botswana, has pledged to continue its research collaboration with the Department of Chemical, Materials and... 


Patrice Motsepe-backed transport platform Linebooker.
Patrice Motsepe-backed transport platform Linebooker.
1st December 2025

African mining supply chains stand or fall because the continent tests every weakness without mercy. With rail unable to support the volumes required for iron ore, manganese, coal and chrome, mines... 


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Iron-ore prices to remain elevated in 2026, but upside limited – BMI
28th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Fitch Solutions unit BMI expects iron-ore prices to settle at a yearly average of $95/t in 2026, slightly down from $97/t this year, as prices come under pressure from additional supply coming... 


Iron-ore
AfDB, EIB lend Mauritania $275m for railway upgrade
28th November 2025 By: Reuters

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a financing package worth $275-million to help Mauritania upgrade its main railway corridor. Under the agreement,... 


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Digital payments driving safer, faster mining operations
28th November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Digital payments for overtime and meeting production targets and as safety incentives are transforming the way in which mining companies reward and engage employees, improving efficiency and... 


Partnerships strengthen water services in Northern Cape mining municipalities
28th November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Municipal Capability and Partnership Programme (MCPP) has transformed water service delivery in the municipalities where South African mining group Kumba Iron Ore operates. The MCPP was... 


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara.
Empowered Exxaro takes yet another renewables leap with major wind, solar deal
27th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The commitment of one of the largest black-empowered businesses listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) to transition towards a low-carbon future while continuing to meet current energy... 


The Sishen iron-ore mine
Anglo American stresses its commitment to South Africa, says Teck merger positive for the country
26th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Anglo American says it is "deeply committed" – operationally, economically and socially – to South Africa and assures its shareholders and other stakeholders that its proposed... 


Fenix expands iron-ore hedging
26th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s Fenix Resources said on Tuesday it has added a further 240 000 t of iron-ore hedging for 2026, lifting its total hedge book to 840 000 t at an average fixed price of A$152.08/t. The new... 


CREAMER MEDIA IRON-ORE 2025 REPORT COVER
Iron-Ore 2025: Changing outlook
21st November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s position in the iron-ore market is shaped far more by its own domestic challenges than by global shifts. Although the country is the seventh-largest iron-ore producer globally,... 


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Important shift
21st November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

There are signs that the long-promised change to the composition of government spending – from consumption to capital investment – is at last taking shape. In his Medium-Term Budget Policy... 


GIANT PROJECT: The Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea is regarded as Africa’s largest greenfield development. Besides the mine, the integrated project includes a 600-km multi-use rail line, barge and transshipment port facilities. Once fully operational, up to 120-million tonnes of high-grade iron-ore will be exported yearly. A ceremony marking the official start of operations was held this month at the new port in Forécariah prefecture. Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya was joined at the event by project partners Winning Consortium Simandou, Rio Tinto, Chinalco and China Baowu.
GIANT PROJECT
21st November 2025

The Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea is regarded as Africa’s largest greenfield development. Besides the mine, the integrated project includes a 600-km multi-use rail line, barge and... 


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BioIron Research and Development Facility, Australia – update
21st November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Rio Tinto has signed a joint development agreement with Australian environmental technology firm Calix to support the proposed Zesty green iron demonstration plant. 


MinRes outlook lifted to 'stable' – Fitch
MinRes outlook lifted to 'stable' – Fitch
20th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook on Mineral Resources (MinRes) from 'negative' to 'stable', citing a sharp expected improvement in the group’s leverage position following its agreement to sell... 


Stand-off between Chinese buyer and BHP tightens iron-ore supplies, sources say
Stand-off between Chinese buyer and BHP tightens iron-ore supplies, sources say
20th November 2025 By: Reuters

Protracted negotiations between China's state iron ore buyer and miner BHP have tightened availability of some iron ore, seven sources said, underpinning prices despite weakening demand for the key... 


Iron-ore hits over two-week high on firm China demand and lower supply
19th November 2025 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures prices rose on Wednesday to their highest in more than two weeks, helped by firm demand in top consumer China and falling domestic supply. The most-traded January iron ore... 


WA govt backs Rio Tinto pilot for low-emissions iron production
19th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Western Australian government has welcomed Rio Tinto’s new low-emissions iron-ore processing pilot in Kwinana, describing it as a key initiative to decarbonise the state’s largest export and... 


Harmony Gold considers Papua New Guinea copper venture with Newmont
18th November 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's Harmony Gold is evaluating a substantial copper venture in Papua New Guinea in partnership with US mining giant Newmont, chairman Patrice Motsepe said on Tuesday. "There's a huge... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy (front right) and delegates at the Women in Rail South Africa launch event
Rail sector opens doors for women as Creecy cites new opportunities
17th November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy urged women in the rail sector to prepare for a series of upcoming rail projects that she said would create new opportunities for companies and professionals who... 


Rio Tinto Iron Ore CE Matthew Holcz says the pilot could help progress a pathway for Pilbara ores in low emissions steelmaking.
Rio Tinto pauses BioIron, partners on new low-emissions steel pilot
17th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Australian environmental technology firm Calix to support the proposed Zesty green iron demonstration plant in... 


Mining in the age of AI: Smarter, faster, leaner
Mining in the age of AI: Smarter, faster, leaner
17th November 2025

By: Hanno Van Niekerk, Market Leader – Sub Saharan Africa, AVEVA As the global energy transition accelerates, demand for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt and nickel is surging. At the same... 


BHP takes delivery of Australia’s first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives
BHP takes delivery of Australia’s first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives
17th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner BHP has taken delivery of Australia’s first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives, with two new heavy-haul units arriving in Port Hedland for trials on the company’s Pilbara... 


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Phalaborwa, European iron-ore trade route, Barrick Mining make headlines
14th November 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer talks about the Phalaborwa project in Limpopo, which is turning out to be very rewarding; the study which shows that the South Africa iron-ore trade route to... 


The above image depicts the Sishen Mine in the Northern Cape
Miner’s product uniquely positioned for green steelmaking
14th November 2025

With the global steel industry’s transition toward lower-carbon production placing a premium on high-grade iron-ore, South African iron-ore major Kumba Iron Ore’s product, with an average iron... 


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Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Operations have started, marking a historic milestone for Africa’s largest greenfield mine and infrastructure development. 


The iron-ore terminal at Saldanha Bay.
South Africa iron-ore trade route to Europe could be green by 2029, study shows
13th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The South Africa-Europe iron-ore trade route could go green as soon as 2029 and scale toward full decarbonisation by 2035, according to a study released by the Global Maritime Forum. The... 


Mount Gibson chair says safety trumps production, focus shifts to gold
Mount Gibson chair says safety trumps production, focus shifts to gold
12th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Iron-ore miner Mount Gibson chairperson Brett Smith has vowed that safety will remain the company’s top priority following last month’s rockfall at the Koolan Island iron-ore mine, in Western... 


Iron-ore gains as China stimulus hopes dominate
12th November 2025 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures gained on Wednesday, as hopes of fresh stimulus from top consumer China outweighed concerns over a gloomy outlook stemming from growing supply and diminishing demand. The... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Godongwana outlines plans for shifting spending focus towards infrastructure
12th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has outlined several initiatives being undertaken to finally begin shifting the composition of government spending from consumption to capital investment,... 


Barrick Africa region delivers largest gold production rise.
Africa delivers largest production increase of all Barrick regions with earnings up 65%
11th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In the three months to September 30, the Africa region of Barrick Mining Corporation delivered the largest quarter-on-quarter increase of all the Barrick regions. Moreover, the costs of the Africa... 


Teck chair calls Anglo deal 'absolute best path forward'
Teck chair calls Anglo deal 'absolute best path forward'
11th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Copper-focused Teck Resources has filed its meeting materials ahead of a special shareholder meeting on December 9 to approve a merger with Anglo American, creating a new global mining leader... 


Iron-ore pellets
Guinea to fast-track alumina, iron-ore processing, mines minister says
11th November 2025 By: Reuters

Guinea will fast-track the development of alumina refineries and iron-ore pellet plants to end decades of raw ore exports, its mines minister told reporters, as the country prepares for the first... 


Vale CEO Gustavo Pimenta
Vale gearing up to meet Indian demand as China steel output stagnates, CEO says
11th November 2025 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale is preparing to meet rising iron ore demand from India, which could double its steel production by the end of the decade, CEO Gustavo Pimenta told Reuters. Rising sales to... 


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Kon Kweni iron-ore project, Liberia/Guinea/Sierra Leone/Côte d’Ivoire
7th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kon Kweni offers one of the highest-grade undeveloped iron-ore deposits in the world. 


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