Iron-ore production in the first quarter ended September fell by 3% on the previous quarter, to 63.2-million tonnes

Rio Tinto reported a 1.2% rise in its third-quarter iron ore shipments on Tuesday, as the Anglo-Australian miner ramped up production at its Gudai-Darri mine.

China's iron ore imports remained firm in September, marking the third-highest volumes so far this year, although it fell from the near three-year high in August.

Australia-based miner Rio Tinto has announced its production results for the third quarter this year.

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is moving ahead with a study into the production of green hydrogen directly reduced iron (gHDRI) at its mothballed Saldanha Steel Works, in the Western Cape.

Australia's Rio Tinto RIO.AX said on Monday it expects iron ore shipments of 323 million to 338 million tons in fiscal 2024 at Pilbara, marginally above its forecast for 2023, as operating conditions continue to improve.

Rio Tinto said it backed its full-year guidance to cost and shipments for its Pilbara iron ore operations.

Vale and Petrobras from Brazil have inked a two-year memorandum of understanding, with the aim of collaborating on the development of eco-friendly emission reduction solutions.