How the world’s biggest mining project is a win for China
The $23bn Simandou mine in Guinea has taken almost three decades to begin operating but could tilt the balance of power in the global iron ore market
Related reading
Mongolia presses Rio Tinto to rewrite ‘unfair’ terms of $18bn Oyu Tolgoi mine
Talks over copper project would be latest renegotiation as global sector grapples with wave of resource nationalism
BHP sees ‘resilient’ commodity demand despite slowdown in China
World’s biggest miner by market capitalisation locked in negotiations over iron ore with Beijing-controlled buyer
Cover Story: How China Unlocked Simandou to Reshape the Global Iron Ore Trade
China, Rio Tinto and a shipping tycoon unite to bring to life Simandou, West Africa’s long-dormant ‘Pilbara killer’
US and South Africa hold talks on mining deals after year of tensions
Officials discussed resources investments as Washington tries to break China’s control of critical minerals production
BHP strikes China iron ore deal after months of talks
Mining company firms up copper guidance in Mike Henry’s final results as chief executive
Anglo American and Teck Resources to create $50bn mining giant
UK-listed group to combine with Canadian copper producer in one of largest-ever mining deals