January 29, 2024 Russian tycoon’s investment group sells Polymetal stake to Omani-owned consortium Polymetal International is seeking to sell its Russian assets, which were sanctioned by the US in 2023.
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.
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am