According to Japan's Ministry of Finance statistics showed in January this year, Japan imported 10.384 million tons of iron ore, down by 5.9% year on year to 1.006 million tons. The average import prices are at ¥7,010/ton, down sharply by 65.6% to ¥3,679 /ton.

[Ferro-Alloys.com] In response to SOS appeal by ferroalloys industry, the State government is contemplating offering certain concessions as part of a bailout package. Highly-placed sources told The Hindu that the Cabinet Sub-Committee formed to look

2016 global stainless steel output will increase by 2% to 42.30 million tons, a historical high, MEPS predicted. Previously, it forecasted 2015 global SS output below 41.50 million tons.

Tesla launched its Model X SUV last year and will reveal its forthcoming Model 3 mass-market vehicle next month.

Indonesian Minister of Energy Department made a statement on Feb 22nd that mining laws will be revised which may bring opportunities to loose the policies of banning nickel materials exports. But the revision has to be approved by the central government as wel...

Dual-listed Jubilee Platinum is on the hunt for further surface platinum opportunities following the success of its ASA Metals and Hernic tailings projects. The mine-to-metals specialist said in an update to shareholders on Monday that a study had been commiss...

The Columbian National Mining Agency on February 17th published that annual nickel ore output shed by 11% to 80.80 million pounds (36700t) mainly influenced by the two-week long strike in Cerro Matoso, which owned by BHP Billiton.

On purpose of stablising nickel ore price, Philippine Nickel Ore Association (菲律宾镍矿协会) claimed recently that nickel ore export in 2016 will be slash at least 20%, that the shipment time will be postponed compared to previous years, and that some high-gr...