The Latest Breaking News from iron ore

Aboriginal group says remediation at Juukan rock shelters has begun

The Aboriginal group whose rock shelters Rio Tinto Ltd destroyed for an iron ore mine three years ago said remediation efforts have begun at the site under a co-management model that gives them more agency over mine development.

Reuters · May 24, 2023

Australian hydrogen in demand as South Korean manufacturers look to reach renewable energy target by 2050

As South Korea edges closer to being solely powered by renewables come 2050, the manufacturing industries of Australia's third-largest trading partner believe hydrogen gas is the answer to help reach its target.

ABC News · May 14, 2023

WA Budget 2023: Mark McGowan's third budget delivers another massive surplus for WA

Western Australia's position as the nation's strongest economy remains unchallenged as Mark McGowan delivers his third budget as treasurer, and issues a warning over anyone eyeing off the state's GST share.

ABC News · May 11, 2023

Australia iron ore hub braces for strongest cyclone in a decade

Australia's northwest region, home to the world's largest iron ore export hub, braced on Thursday for the area's most powerful tropical cyclone in a decade, as a major port closed and residents rushed to stock up on essential supplies.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2023

Australia's main iron ore exports may not work with green steelmaking. Here's what we must do to prepare

Making steel was responsible for about 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2020. That’s because steelmakers in countries like China, Japan and South Korea have long relied on fossil fuels like coal to make steel in blast furnaces.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2023

Why is Japan worried about Australia's energy policies, and will the lights go out in Tokyo?

A corporate titan from Japan unleashed on Australia's energy policies this week. So why are they so upset, and is it really that bad?

ABC News · Mar 31, 2023

Clive Palmer to sue Australia for $300 billion over iron ore project in WA's Pilbara region

Mining billionaire Clive Palmer seeks $300 billion in damages from the Australian government over an iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2023

Odisha plans to auction 10 major, 12 minor mineral blocks in 2023-24

BHUBANESWAR: The state government is planning to auction 10 major and 12 minor mineral blocks in the financial year 2023-24. Steel and mines minister Prafulla Kumar Mallik said this in the state assembly on Monday.

The Times of India · Mar 27, 2023

Project Iron Boomerang rail connecting Pilbara, Bowen Basin's iron and coal to face senate committee

A man's dream to connect the iron ore and coal fields of the Pilbara in the west and the Bowen Basin in the east is being scrutinised by a Senate committee this week.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2023

BHP launches renewable diesel trial, raising concerns over biofuel in net zero transition

Mining giant BHP has launched a "renewable diesel" trial to reduce carbon emissions at a Pilbara iron ore mine, but an environmental engineer says the company may be better off with the real thing.

ABC News · Mar 13, 2023