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Iron ore sell-off deepens as global growth fears hit commodities Iron ore sank below $90 a ton for the first time since 2022 on Monday. Bloomberg News | September 9, 2024 | 9:52 am
Norge Mining confirms viability of critical minerals project with pre-feasibility study The PFS gives the one zone of the Eigersund project a net present value of $2.01 billion. Staff Writer | September 9, 2024 | 9:19 am
Australia should address miners’ concerns, industry group says There are growing tensions between Prime Minister Albanese’s center-left government and the mining sector on various policies. Bloomberg News | September 9, 2024 | 6:59 am
Vale, BHP, Samarco could close $18bn deal over Brazil dam collapse Sources expect a final agreement to be reached in October. Reuters | September 6, 2024 | 12:10 pm
US Steel assets face chopping block without Japan deal United States Steel Corp. faces the prospect of being broken apart and sold in parts if Nippon Steel Corp.’s $14.1 billion takeover fails. Bloomberg News | September 6, 2024 | 10:00 am
Iron ore price flicks higher from lowest close in nearly two years The flick higher on Friday ends five days of losses amid torrid conditions in China’s steel market. Bloomberg News | September 6, 2024 | 6:57 am
Trafigura’s top China iron ore traders leave group The departures came after global prices of the key steel-making ingredient tumbled almost 40%. Reuters | September 6, 2024 | 6:45 am
Mesabi Metallics claims court victory in antitrust case over Minnesota iron ore project In the antitrust suit, Mesabi alleges that Cleveland-Cliffs unlawfully impeded it from building its iron ore mine and pelletizing plant in Minnesota. Staff Writer | September 5, 2024 | 3:16 pm
Nippon Steel seeks to address concerns on US Steel deal Nippon also disclosed it had hired former US House majority leader Dick Gephardt to assist in its efforts. Reuters | September 5, 2024 | 2:02 pm