"It's important we actually continue that good trading relationship that's been mutually beneficial for both countries," he said.

Anglo American's South African iron ore unit said on Tuesday it continues to build stockpiles at its mines due to persistent rail and port constraints.

Russia-based iron ore and hot briquetted iron producer Metalloinvest will invest $2 billion to build a premium-quality iron ore

Rio Tinto is Rio Tinto Simfer’s majority shareholder as well as managing partner.

BHP Group on Wednesday reported record annual iron ore production for a second consecutive year, helped by improved weather conditions and higher contribution from its South Flank operations in Western Australia.

All conditions have now been satisfied for Rio Tinto’s investment to develop the Simandou high-grade iron ore deposit in Guinea

In June, Sukha Balka commissioned two new blocks of iron ore at both mines of the enterprise. Combined reserves amount to 157 thousand tons.

Kazakhstan's Eurasian Resources Group has put its Brazilian iron ore miner, Bahia Mineração (Bamin), up for sale, attracting interest from local mining giant Vale.