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Vale’s iron ore output falls in first quarter hurt by Brazil rains
Brazilian miner Vale produced 67.7 million metric tons of iron ore in the first quarter of 2025, down 4.5% from a year earlier, the company said on Tuesday in its sales and output report. One of the world’s largest iron ore producers, Vale said heavy rainfall impacted production in its Brazilian Northern mining complex.…
Rio Tinto Reduces Iron Ore Shipments to a Minimum Since 2019 in the First Quarter of 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, Rio Tinto, one of the world’s leading iron ore producers, recorded its lowest shipment volume since 2019 — only 70.7 million tons from its mines in the Pilbara region of Australia. This is significantly lower than last year’s figure of 78 million tons and also below the forecasts…
The Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade: Export-based industrial production is the key to saving the economy.
The Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade and chairman of the executive board of Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) stated: the production of export-based industries, are the only way to save the country’s economy. Mohammad Aghajanlou at the meeting of the Government and Private Sector Dialogue Council of…
Revival of the Steel Headquarters; A Step Towards the Development of Iran’s Steel
In the 14th Government, the revival of the Steel Headquarters is one of the key programs of Ministry of Industry, Mine & Trade. This action became operational by attracting the effective participation of trade associations in the iron and steel chain of the country, and the presence of the Minister himself in the first…
Engineer Aghajanlou Visited Ravar Steel Factory and Ravar&Aria Mining Tire Factories
Zahra Saeedi Mobarakeh, the representative of the people of Mobarakeh in the Islamic Consultative Assembly, accompanied the Chairman of the Executive Board of IMIDRO.
Iran the Fifth Country in the World with Mineral Reserves / Geological Survey Organization’s Plans for this Year
The Senior Advisor to the Head of the Geological Survey and Mineral Exploration Organization of Iran announced: Iran ranks as the fifth country in the world in terms of mineral reserves with 27.3 trillion dollars mineral wealth. Dr. Hossein Shariat madar Tehrani stated: the preparation of 120 geological maps and the commencement of aerial…
The 7th Export Potential Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran, titled “Iran Expo 2025
Iran is about to host its biggest trade event between April 28 and May 2 when domestic and foreign companies will present their products and services at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds. The Export Capabilities Exhibition, Iran Expo, is a platform to bring manufacturers, exporters, and investors together and provide foreign visitors with a…
worldsteel announces the 2025 Steel Sustainability Champions
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has recognised 14 companies as Steel Sustainability Champions for their work in 2024. Now in its eighth year, the Steel Sustainability Champions Programme commends those worldsteel members that are most clearly demonstrating their commitment and action to sustainable development through their involvement in worldsteel sustainability activities. The 2025 Steel…
The 4th National Conference of Mine and Steel Chain Laboratories Kicks Off
The National Conference of Mine and Steel Chain Laboratories, with the aim of synergy, convergence, and enhancing the country’s capabilities of steel industry laboratories , commenced its work hosted by Khouzestan Steel Company. The conference is attended by managers, heads, and experts from laboratories and mining and steel companies, along with managers from the…
Korean steelmakers are seeking solutions to counter U.S. tariffs
South Korean steelmaker POSCO is considering joining a project by Hyundai Steel (004020.KS), opens new tab to build a $5.8 billion plant in Louisiana as the country’s steel industry tries to respond to U.S. tariffs on the sector, news reports said on Sunday. Hyundai Steel said it did not have any comment on the…
