Australian nickel and lithium producer IGO (ASX:IGO) is negotiating a potential deal with Medallion Metals (ASX: MM8) to divest certain assets of its Forrestania nickel operation in Western Australia, the companies said in separate statements on Thursday.

The Western Australian Government has been expediting mining exploration approvals in a bid to streamline the process and provide incentives to explorers.

In the January-July period this year, China's iron ore imports reached 713.774 million mt, up 6.7 percent year on year.

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In the first quarter (April-June) of FY 2024-25, iron ore production increased by 9.7% compared to the same period inFY2023-24.

French miner Eramet SA is looking to acquire more nickel mining permits in Indonesia.

India's JSW Steel Limited has given notice seeking to surrender the Jajang iron ore block in Odisha, according to a regulatory filing on Monday,August 5.