The Philippines said on Friday it aimed to add three more processing plants in the effort to develop a downstream industry for its abundant nickel resources, after nations such as China and the United States expressed interest in the mining sector.

Brazil's iron ore exports increased by 8% in April.

Glencore’s Craig Onaping Depth Mine expansion is an all-electric nickel ore mine being constructed underneath an existing mine in Onaping, around 2.6 kilometres underground.

Australia-based exploration and development company Arrow Minerals has identified high-grade iron mineralization at the Simandou North Project (SNIP)and plans to conduct more than 150 drill holes in the area.

Imports of iron-ore by China, the world's biggest buyer, in 2024 are expected to be around 1.17-billion to 1.18-billion metric tons, similar to last year's 1.18-billion tons, a senior official of miner Vale said on Wednesday.

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JSIS is commissioning three new facilities, a new 0xygen plant,Submerged Arc Furnace and the 6 million TPA Pellet which will make it one of the most integrated steel plants in the region.

Indonesia’s nickel reserves are sufficient for expanded processing operations, an investment ministry official said on Wednesday