Iron-ore futures in China extended an advance as imports surged to a five-month high, signaling robust demand as the country grapples with rising commodity prices.

China saw surging commodity imports in the first quarter of this year, according to the General Administration of Customs.

Samarco has today filed for judicial reorganization with the Minas Gerais State Court to renegotiate its financial debts.

A consortium of three Chinese companies signed a memorandum of understanding with Algerian National Iron and Steel Company on exploiting iron ore Tuesday in Algiers.

Mining giant BHP Group anticipates more growth opportunities in China thanks to the country's high-quality urbanization, a top company official said.

As for Brazil, Vale's iron ore shipment to global destinations swelled for the second week by another 15,000 tonnes on week to 4.4 million tonnes.

Canadian and Australian mines are big on wanting hydrogen ventilation in underground mining operations, and Canada will likely lead in the use of hydrogen underground.

Aim-listed Zanaga Iron Ore Company’s (Zioc’s) recosting exercise on a 12-million-ton-a-year staged development iron-ore project in Congo-Brazzaville is being completed and is expected to be concluded around the middle of April.