According to the latest figures from the Brazil’s foreign trade department, Brazil's iron ore exports soared by 13% to 29.5 million tons in June compared to the same month in 2013.

According to data released by the Brazilian Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, Brazil’s iron ore exports totaled 29.55 million tons in June, decreasing by 3.7% from a month ago and increasing by 13.2% year on year.

Brazilian mining giant Vale predicts the global demand for iron ore will grow by 34% by 2020 compared to the level of 2012.

BHP Billiton said that the company’s shipment of iron ore went to Japan’s customers reached 1 billion tons, according to the company.

Chinese State Councilor Wang Yong said on Friday that the international mining industry should be more open and cooperate for win-win results.

The world's largest miner, BHP Billiton, has cut 500 Australian jobs out of its iron ore business.

Production of iron ore in China, the world's biggest consumer of the key steelmaking ingredient, will climb to a record this year as bigger mines open, adding to a global glut that's depressing prices.

Bank of China- the largest provider of import credits for iron ore in the country has issued fresh set of guidelines, making life miserable for ore importers in the country. This follows the tough government regulations on imports of iron ore as collateral for...