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BHP mulls mothballing coal mines over royalty regime

BHP has delivered record production across several metal groups, but sluggish commodity prices and one state's royalty regime have chiselled away at earnings.

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Union alarm as mining giant mulls sick leave overhaul

Proposed changes to the sick leave policy for thousands of Rio Tinto workers has sparked union concerns other employee entitlements will also be targeted.

AAP

Rio Tinto Posts Weakest Half-Year Profit In Years

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) reported its weakest half-year profit since 2020, as soft iron prices and weather-related disruptions in Western Australia weighed on results. The top global miner posted a 22% drop in net profit to $4.5 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Underlying earnings declined 16% year-on-year…

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Rio Tinto profits slip as prices weigh on performance

One of the world's biggest iron ore miners has posted its weakest first-half profit in years as lower global demand continues to drag on the commodity's price.

AAP

China’s greening steel industry signals an economic reality check for Australia

Australia has flourished as an export powerhouse for decades. Much of this prosperity has been driven by the nation’s natural endowment with two important raw products for producing steel the traditional way: iron ore and metallurgical coal.

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Australian equities rise as banks break losing streak

The ASX200 has closed higher as Australian investors reacted to a key trade deal and iron ore miners extended gains for the third session this week.

AAP

China-Led Rally Sends Iron Ore Over $100 Despite Looming Oversupply

Iron ore prices have rebounded above $100 for the first time since February. Renewed optimism about China's economic resilience and the announcement of construction of the world's largest hydropower dam drove momentum of the futures market in Singapore.

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Trump offers regulatory relief for coal, iron ore and chemical industries

President Donald Trump is granting two years of regulatory relief to coal-fired power plants, chemical manufacturers and other industries as he seeks to reverse Biden-era regulations he considers overly burdensome

The Independent UK

Rio Tinto Names Iron Boss Simon Trott As New CEO

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) appointed Simon Trott as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective August 25, 2025. Trott, currently the head of the multinational miner's iron ore division, will be the fourth leader within the last ten years.

Benzinga

Global mining group taps Australian as new CEO

One of the world's largest mining companies, Rio Tinto, has promoted its Australian-based iron ore boss to become chief executive.

AAP

Political tensions muddy PM's Chinese green steel push

Efforts to end Chinese ownership of an Australian port highlight challenges to the prime minister's ambition to grow business ties between the two nations.

AAP

Aussie shares dip despite strong gains by mining sector

The ASX200 has finished 0.1 per cent lower, but iron ore giants, rare earth miners and building services company Johns Lyng posted strong gains.

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Trump threatens Aussie medicines with bitter tax pill

One of Australia's biggest US exports has been threatened with hefty tariffs, but many doubt whether Donald Trump will actually impose the measure.

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Rio Tinto, Hancock Invest $1.6 Billion In Hope Downs 2 Expansion

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) and Hancock Prospecting have announced on Tuesday a joint investment of $1.61 billion to develop the Hope Downs 2 iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara region. A 50-50 investment will drive a significant expansion of the long-standing Hope Downs Joint Venture between the two companies.

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A carbon levy on global shipping promises to slash emissions. We calculated what that means for Australia’s biggest export

Moving people and things around the world by sea has a big climate impact. The shipping industry produces almost 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions – roughly the same as Germany – largely due to the movement of container ships, bulk carriers and tankers.

AAP

Rio Tinto, Hancock to develop $2.5b iron ore project

A joint venture between Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting has been given approval for an iron ore project to add 31 million tonnes to global supply each year.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Marks 40th 52-Week Low: Is It a Buying Opportunity?

The producer of iron ore pellets and flat-rolled steel hit its 40th 52-week low of the past 12 months on Tuesday. Best characterized as a falling knife, Cleveland-Cliffs stock has declined 62% over the past year. Time to Buy?

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The Guardian - UK

Why a new zero-carbon UK steel plant offers hope and a headache

Plans to build costly DRI plant in Britain to make green steel is seen by some as the future and others as a ‘white elephant’

AAP

Australian firms 'upbeat' China can navigate trade war

Australian firms are bullish about their opportunities in China despite global trade ructions casting doubt over economic growth, the Reserve Bank deputy says.

AAP

Traditional owners blast Rio Tinto's record on reforms

The world's biggest iron ore miner has failed to remedy its destruction of a sacred Aboriginal site five years ago, a traditional owner says.

The Independent UK

‘Sigh of relief’ as British Steel shipments bring lifeline to industry on the brink

It comes after ministers used emergency powers to take control of British Steel after what was thought to be a Chinese plot to sabotage the plant

The Independent UK

Fuel for blast furnaces and iron ore supplies arrive at British Steel

55,000 tonnes of blast furnace coke have arrived in the UK to fuel the furnaces, and shipments of iron ore are soon to arrive.

Evening Standard

Supplies arrive in UK as Government rushes to save British Steel Scunthorpe site

Ministers have taken control to ensure supplies such as coking coal and iron ore reach the site after talks with its Chinese owner broke down.

The Independent UK

Supplies to be sent to Scunthorpe steel plant to keep blast furnaces burning

The Government has taken control of British Steel and are facing a race against time to get material such as coking coal and iron ore to the site.

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