In addition, because of the premium quality of South Africa’s iron-ore, Kumba managed to achieve a price 8% higher than the benchmark, despite the market environment being disrupted by US-induced tariff talk.

World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 151.4 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2025

Iron-ore mining company Champion Iron has formalised a strategic partnership with Japan’s Nippon Steel and trading house Sojitz

The new route directly connects Jeddah with key ports in China, Jordan, and Egypt, strengthening the port's logistics network and supporting export growth.

Victory Metals has received approval from the US Government’s system for award management, paving the way for the rare earths company to directly engage with US federal agencies.

Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has entered the commercial heavy rare earth market, making its first sale of heavy rare earth metals from its Korean metals plant.

As a result, RINL is now working to stabilize production and achieve financial viability.

South Africa's mining production increased by 0.2% year-on-year in May, with iron-ore having made the largest positive contribution and manganese ore and coal the largest negative contributions.