Fortescue has successfully produced its initial batch of low-carbon iron at the Christmas Creek facility using Metso’s electric direct reduced iron furnace technology.
India’s state-owned miner NMDC has officially launched operations at its newly integrated Bacheli-Naghnath iron ore facility.
Canadian iron ore developer Champion Iron has finalized its purchase of Norwegian mining group Rana Gruber.
ArcelorMittal has suspended operations at its fully integrated Kryvyi Rih facility in Ukraine after recent Russian military attacks disrupted the site.
ArcelorMittal has indefinitely suspended output at its integrated Ukrainian steelworks after repeated missile attacks caused severe infrastructure damage and worker casualties.
Mesabi Metallics has completed construction on a $2.5 billion iron ore facility in Minnesota, marking the United States' first new iron mine in five decades and aiming to bolster domestic direct reduced iron supply chains.
Wabtec has entered into a service contract valued at more than $700 million to maintain and support locomotive operations for the Simandou railway in Guinea.
Wabtec and Guinea’s CTG have finalized an agreement exceeding $100 million to upgrade rail infrastructure supporting the Simandou iron ore project.
The Bacheli–Nagarnar iron ore slurry pipeline has successfully transported its first shipment, marking a significant step forward for NMDC’s pellet production at Nagarnar.
BHP has committed more than $10 billion over five years to upgrade port and rail assets in Western Australia, aiming to boost its iron ore output to 305 million tonnes annually by fiscal year 2028.
Google has partnered with Stegra to provide technological and financial backing for a new green hydrogen-based steel production facility in Boden, Sweden.
Radiant World and Sapphire Minmetals have initiated a $2 billion legal action against commodity trader Glencore in Singapore over unspecified commercial disputes.
Japanese lender Mizuho Bank has filed court documents alleging that distressed commodity trader Radiant World fabricated email communications with Glencore to avoid repaying approximately $95.5 million in iron ore trade financing.
A Ukrainian metallurgical operator has declared force majeure following infrastructure damage and maritime restrictions, triggering sharp production cuts and raw material constraints in the regional iron sector.
Russia’s defense ministry has identified Ukrainian metallurgical and iron ore facilities for nighttime strikes, raising concerns over regional steel and ore supply stability.
A missile attack has struck ArcelorMittal’s Kryvorozhstal facility, with technical teams currently assessing the full scope of infrastructure and operational damage.
Military strikes on Ukrainian metallurgical infrastructure have temporarily halted iron ore processing operations at the Kryvyi Rih concentrator facility.
An Italian judicial ruling has reinforced the shutdown mandate for the Ilva steel plant’s blast furnace, derailing Prime Minister Meloni’s efforts to secure a new operator.