Developed after more than 10 years of research, this method injects finely ground iron ore powder into a very hot furnace, causing an “explosive chemical reaction”, according to the engineers.

Iron ore sintering is a crucial process in the production of iron, where fine iron ore particles are agglomerated into a porous mass called sinter. This sinter is then used as a primary feedstock ...

Iron ore and most base metals fell after US President Donald Trump said that he could hit China with 10% tariffs on all imports from as early as next month. Singapore iron ore futures declined as ...

Rio posted total annual iron ore shipments of 328.6 million tons — in line with guidance. The material was one of 2024’s worst performing commodities, slumping 28%. Still, after falling below ...

Rio Tinto RIO reported iron ore shipments (on a 100% basis) of 86.5 million tons (Mt) for the fourth quarter of 2024, which declined 1% year over year. This takes RIO’s yearly total to 328 Mt ...

Rio Tinto Group, the world’s top iron ore exporter, said shipments of the steelmaking material slipped in the fourth quarter, as demand from China remained lackluster and production at some ...