January 24, 2021

Brumadinho dam collapse could have been predicted weeks in advance – study

A new study shows that by applying satellite radar imaging InSAR, it is possible to predict a dam burst.

January 22, 2021

US rock legend inspiring magnate’s green steel revolution

Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest is “runnin’ down a dream” of a green-powered Australian steel-making renaissance.

January 22, 2021

SQM shareholders approve $1.1 billion capital increase

The world’s No. 2 lithium producer expects to double its capacity to produce lithium carbonate in Chile.

January 22, 2021

Vale resumes pellet production at Vargem Grande

Brazil’s mining regulatory agency had ordered Vale to halt operations at Vargem Grande in 2019 to guarantee the stability of its dams.

January 22, 2021

MMG CEO sees short term upside momentum for copper

Copper prices are likely to rise further after pushing above $8,000 a tonne this month, the head of the company said.

January 22, 2021

Lynas shares jump on deal for US rare earth plant

Deal takes the Australian miner a step closer to becoming a key supplier to the US defence industry.

January 21, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Fire at Vale iron ore terminal could cut shipments by 32m tonnes; China’s imports of Australian copper ore plunged to zero; Kabanga, Tanzania to develop world’s largest nickel deposit

January 21, 2021

Vale and Brazil state do not reach agreement over Brumadinho

Minas Gerais state is requesting $10.3 billion in compensation, a figure that includes relocation and the psychological damage suffered by survivors.

January 21, 2021

‘The bucket is leaking’: Zambia opposition leader denounces debt-funded Mopani deal

Zambia's main opposition party leader Hakainde Hichilema says the government's deal with Glencore is "filling the economy with more debt, expensive debt."

January 21, 2021

South32 mulls Eagle Downs stake sale after halting development

Company said expected returns from the project in Queensland do not currently support the allocation of capital.