Liberty said it “is not idling the facility,” and will resume operations when markets recover.

Queensland could also complicate a deal.

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.

Côte d’Ivoire Grants Exploration Permits for Critical Metals

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

UK- and South Africa-listed Marula Mining has appointed local professional Benard Kiprotich as mine manager for the Larisoro manganese mine

Dias is considering Vetorial for a potential strategic alliance, including the acquisition of pig iron to be used as feedstock to produce steel while ESM's direct reduction plant is under construction.