In 2020, the output of raw coal above Designated Size in China reached 3.84 billion tons.

From January to December 2020, China's industrial power generation above designated scale growed by 2.7% year-on-year.

Brazil's December steel production increased by 17% year-on-year to 2.89 million tons

Foreign media reported on January 19, despite drilling progress in 2020, Rio Tinto has delayed production of copper and gold projects Winu Western Australia by one year.

According to figures released by the Brazilian Steel Association, Brazilian steel mills increased production in December.

Rio Tinto, the world's largest iron ore producer, expects shipments of the steel-making metal to reach up to 340 million tonnes in 2021.

Authorities also said they will enhance efforts to clean up the environment.

From January to December, China produced 1053 million tons of crude steel, with a year-on-year growth of 5.16%.