May 21, 2026 – 4.00pmHaving gorged on the fruits of China’s urbanisation miracle for 20 years, Australian iron ore miners have traditionally looked to India with a grimace.The subcontinent contains another billion people with a strong desire for new bridges, railways and apartment towers, yet Australian iron ore miners have always been told they are not invited to the party because India has vast iron ore reserves of its own.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
India’s looming iron ore challenge has Australian miners dreaming
The mining industry has always been told its 20-year China miracle won’t repeat in the subcontinent. But suddenly, a big steel maker wants iron ore imports.
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