October 7, 2021 Vale sees no near-term spin-off of base metals unit It said part of the problem was the value of the business, which brings in $3.5 billion in revenue a year.
October 7, 2021 Peru community says it won’t end Glencore mine blockade until demands met The conflict comes a day after the government defused a similar standoff in nearby Chumbivilcas.
October 7, 2021 The world needs Simandou iron ore, Rio Tinto CEO says Simandou "has to be done in a very careful way, from all sorts of ESG angles, not least biodiversity."
October 7, 2021 Canadian miners need to create value as M&As pick up — report Report shows the market is in the midst of a fresh wave of consolidation as companies benefit from strong metal prices.
October 6, 2021 Iron ore price rout hacks $160 billion off Top 50 mining stocks Iron ore’s whitenuckle descent took a chunk out of the MINING.COM TOP 50 ranking of the world’s most valuable miners amid a continuing rally in uranium, coal and lithium prices.
October 6, 2021 Zambia is reviewing mining tax framework, minister says The mining industry is key for heavily indebted Zambia, accounting for 10% of the country's GDP.
October 6, 2021 Dam disasters were wake up call for Vale, CEO says Eduardo Bartolomeo said his own remuneration package now sets targets for safety and sustainability, with 20% of his long-term compensation associated with ESG goals.
October 6, 2021 Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for Western Australia mining and FIFO workers Requirement applies to about 141,000 people, including fly-in, fly-out and other workers in mining, exploration and oil & gas.
October 5, 2021 Senators blast new US mining royalty plan as anti-green, pro-China "You can’t make this stuff up. House Democrats are planning to tax dirt,” said one Senator.
October 5, 2021 Brazil prosecutors seek $457 million from Vale, Samarco, BHP for dam disaster Prosecutors allege that the companies have not fulfilled the obligations outlined in a settlement agreed in 2018.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
