January 29, 2024 Nornickel forecasts further nickel, palladium output drop this year The miner said it was hit by adverse geopolitical risks and postponed furnace repairs, following a drop in production in 2023.
January 29, 2024 Albemarle lays off 300 employees on weak lithium prices The world's largest lithium producer's move comes as an oversupply of the metal used in EV batteries has caused prices to collapse.
January 26, 2024 Lula never discussed Vale’s CEO succession, says Brazil minister Reuters recently reported that President Lula wanted Mantega to be appointed to a board seat at the mining giant.
January 26, 2024 BHP to review $9.7 billion charge over Brazil dam failure The fine is part of a broader claim seeking $31.5bn for reparation, compensation and moral damages tied to the Fundão dam failure in 2015.
January 25, 2024 Brazil judge orders Vale, BHP and Samarco to pay $9.7 billion in damages The Samarco Fundão dam burst in November 2015 — it was Brazil’s worst environmental disaster.
January 25, 2024 Brazil’s Lula slams miner Vale over 2019 Brumadinho disaster The Brazilian President criticized Vale for "not having done anything to repair the destruction".
January 25, 2024 Fortescue to work with China officials to clear iron ore shipments Two iron ore cargoes from the world's No.4 supplier were facing unusual customs delays at north China's Caofeidian port.
January 25, 2024 Vedanta beats Q3 profit view on production, sales uptick Grappling with falling metal prices, the company has reported profit falls since the first quarter of 2022.
January 25, 2024 Plaintiffs demand 582m euros from TÜV Süd over Brazil dam burst TÜV Süd's lawyers have referred responsibility to Vale.
January 25, 2024 Harmony sees half-year gold output up 14% Harmony said the production increase was driven by higher underground grades at its Mponeng and Moab Khotsong mines.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am