Algeria has transported the first shipment of iron ore extracted from the Gara Djebilet mine in Tindouf Province

Australia’s mining sector is on the brink of a revolution – AI, critical minerals and national security are rewriting the rules

Australia’s Fortescue is deepening its ties with China, which is one of the reasons for the uninterrupted supply of iron ore to this country.

Pilbara Ports delivered a monthly throughput of 71.2 million tonnes (Mt) in December 2025

BHP and Rio Tinto have announced plans to collaborate on mining up to 200 million tonnes of iron ore

Brazil broke its previous record of approximately 390 million tons set in 2018, setting a new annual export record.

A combination of the two companies’ copper divisions would create an industry behemoth, able to draw on the experience, expertise and resources of both organisations.

Australia’s mining industry could be on the cusp of another upswing, with 2026 shaping up as a potentially pivotal year for the sector.