The move was a precautionary action after it ran a new risk evaluation of a dam close to the mine.

The commodity’s rally has been so strong it’s triggering warnings that the gains have taken the market beyond fundamental drivers and prices are likely set for a pullback.

The Senate panel asked for implementation of a 40% royalty charge on high-yield mines and recommended the indictment of several Vale executives.

Vale’s attempt to reduce costs resulted in heightened tolerance for risks, according to the report.

Alcoa last week said it expects the smelter to be fully operational within 10 months if the offer was accepted.

Iron ore price sets fresh 5-and-a-half year high Tuesday, but the good times won't last, says the Australian government's chief economist.

Payment ends row over taxes allegedly owed by iron sales made through BHP’s Singaporean marketing arm.

Analysts who met with Vale’s executives earlier this month believe that dividends are likely to be reinstated in 2020.