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Iron ore

Energy & Commodities

China succeeds in adding renminbi pricing to BHP iron ore contracts

While mining is perceived to be a traditional industry, the field today faces challenges that call for modern, AI-enabled solutions, notes Rio Tinto Commercial's CFO Will Millsteed.
Companies & Markets

Rio Tinto partners AI Singapore to build AI capabilities, freight invoice processing solution

Rio Tinto has declared a final dividend of US$2.54 cents a share, implying a payout ratio of 60% of underlying earnings.
Energy & Commodities

Rio Tinto misses annual profit view on iron ore challenges

While the world’s mining giants are increasingly pivoting to copper and other metals needed for the energy transition, they are still looking for ways to sustain iron ore revenues.
Energy & Commodities

BHP, Rio Tinto are joining forces to boost iron ore pipeline

BHP, the world’s largest listed miner, will retain full operational control of WAIO, including its inland power infrastructure.
Energy & Commodities

BHP strikes US$2 billion funding deal with GIP for iron ore power network

BHP, which earns most of its profit from iron ore, has been ramping up its push into copper as the metal is seen to have a central role in the transition towards greener forms of energy.
Energy & Commodities

BHP bets on iron ore resilience despite China slowdown; Q1 output misses

Sun Xiushun, founder and chairman of Winning International, says that the company will continue to act as a collaborator to help Singapore firms tap Africa's potential.
Global Enterprise

Singapore firm anchors West Africa’s mega mine: Inside Winning International’s Simandou play

China is by far the world’s largest consumer of iron ore, while BHP is one of three major suppliers that provide the bulk of the material to the country’s steelmakers.
Energy & Commodities

BHP-China iron ore standoff may drag into 2026 as talks stall

The new restriction marks an escalation from the halt on BHP’s Jimblebar blend fines earlier this month, and highlights Beijing’s determination to gain greater influence over prices.
Energy & Commodities

China bans all BHP iron ore cargoes as pricing dispute deepens

Australian businessman and philanthropist Andrew Forrest on board the Green Pioneer. The former oil-rig supply vessel is meant to be the first in a fleet of ammonia-powered ships.
ESG

An Aussie tycoon bets billions on cleaning up iron-ore giant

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