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Skillings delivers the most up-to-date iron ore mining news, covering supply chain shifts, global pricing, port activity, steel industry demand, and geopolitical drivers. Whether you’re tracking major exporters like Australia and Brazil or monitoring China’s steel policies, this category brings strategic insights to miners, traders, and analysts. Stay ahead with real-time updates that impact construction, infrastructure, and global industrial momentum.
The Biden administration’s decision to block Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel, coupled with Donald Trump’s return to the White House, has intensified geopolitical risks for…
Tata Steel is pressing ahead with a transformative £1.25 billion ($1.55 billion) overhaul of its Port Talbot steelworks, replacing blast furnaces with two electric arc furnaces…
The China steel industry 2025 continues to face uncertainty as its output declined by 1.7% in 2024, marking the third consecutive year of decline since its…
Mining giant Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) has launched a $254 million takeover bid for iron ore developer Red Hawk Resources (RHK), the operator of the Blacksmith…
The recent closure of Australia's major iron ore export ports due to Tropical Cyclone Sean underscores the fragility of global supply chains and the shortsightedness of…
As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his second term, his renewed focus on implementing aggressive tariffs targeting key trade partners—Canada, Mexico, and China—has raised concerns…
Cleveland – The Great Lakes iron ore trade experienced a challenging year in 2024, with shipments totaling 49.8 million tons—a 2.5% decline compared to 2023. December…
The U.S. steel industry is bracing for potential upheaval after the Biden administration blocked Nippon Steel Corporation’s $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel in early January.
Iron ore prices closed 2024 with a steep decline of over 15%, driven by elevated portside inventories in China and sluggish demand. The downturn underscores mounting…
In a historic milestone for gender inclusivity, Tata Steel all-women shift has launched India’s first such initiative at its Noamundi Iron Mine in Jharkhand. This groundbreaking…
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