December 13, 2023 Thungela says “not yet” cutting jobs despite production curbs The company plans to re-deploy staff to new projects that will start producing next year.
December 12, 2023 Western Australia seeks to speed up mining project approvals Western Australia supplies more than half of the world's seaborne iron ore and half of its lithium.
December 12, 2023 Iron ore price up as hopes of China stimulus resurface China's leaders started a closed-door meeting on Monday to discuss economic targets and map out stimulus plans for 2024.
December 12, 2023 Komatsu, GM to co-develop hydrogen fuel cells for electric trucks The two have created a joint venture to co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for the 930E electric drive mining truck.
December 12, 2023 Rio Tinto says it is optimistic about China’s growth The comments came as China's economy has struggled to mount a strong post-pandemic recovery amid a deepening housing crisis.
December 12, 2023 Vale mulls briquette plants in Gulf of Mexico, Middle East The company opened a new plant in Espirito Santo state, Brazil, with production capacity of 2 million metric tons per year.
December 12, 2023 Anglo American’s falling shares fuel takeover rumours Analysts say Anglo's current low valuation and diversified portfolio makes it an attractive target for potential buyers.
December 8, 2023 ArcelorMittal sells Kazakh assets for $286 million The Kazakhstan government's involvement in the deal ensured a lower price for the assets.
December 8, 2023 Anglo American shares plunge after production cuts Shares hit their lowest point since March 2020 after the miner unveiled plans to drastically cut the amount of commodities it mines.
December 6, 2023 Brazil says talks on compensations over Vale-BHP dam burst are halted There is still no date for the negotiations to resume as the companies have refused to submit a new proposal.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
