February 20, 2024

Vale eyes more battery systems in its operations

Vale is looking at expanding the use of industrial batteries to power ports and mining sites.

February 19, 2024

BHP says nickel faces “difficult multi-year run”

BHP's strong revenue growth of 6% was underpinned by higher iron ore and copper prices.

February 19, 2024

Australia’s iron ore giants to lean conservative on dividends, analysts say

BHP and Rio Tinto are expected to report earnings flat to slightly lower.

February 19, 2024

Iron ore price slides as rising stocks, weak steel margins blur demand outlook

Iron ore inventory at major Chinese ports surveyed rose 4% during Lunar New Year holiday.

February 16, 2024

Vale board split on future of current CEO, say sources

One Reuters source said the situation was difficult to solve and a new vote had not been scheduled.

February 15, 2024

Guinea talks carbon tax on mines as it seeks $4.3 billion loans

Guinea is among the world’s top producers of bauxite, a raw material used to produce aluminum.

February 15, 2024

Vale to follow BHP on new provisions over dam failure, analysts say

Analysts have calculated an additional provision between about $3.5 billion and $3.6 billion to match BHP provisions for the year.

February 13, 2024

How to produce green steel from aluminum’s red mud

Researchers have shown that green steel can be produced from aluminium production waste in a relatively simple way.

February 13, 2024

Carbon capture tech a ‘complete falsehood’, says Fortescue chairman

Andrew Forrest is asking political leaders to provide "real, non-greenwashed" commitments to encourage investment.

February 13, 2024

Rio Tinto autonomous train derails in Western Australia

The incident involved an unloaded iron ore train and happened about 75 miles from Dampier port.