The first ore from Mineral Resources' $3 billion Onslow Iron project is being loaded onto a bulk carrier ready for export on budget and ahead of schedule.
It has been a torrid start to 2024 for WA's nickel miners as ESG credentials appear to take a backseat to low prices for some manufacturers amid global cost of living pressures.
Fortescue is the second company after Rio Tinto this week to partner with world's biggest steelmaker China Baowu in a bid to reduce emissions associated with iron and steel making.
Rio Tinto has struck an agreement with the world's biggest steelmaker, China Baowu, to collaborate on projects aimed to reduce carbon emissions in the industry.