September 11, 2025

From the ground to the rule book: Mining’s new regulatory era

The lesson is clear: in modern mining, geology opens the door, but regulation decides who walks in.

September 10, 2025

Vale CEO sees copper growth driven by project pipeline over M&A

The Brazilian company produces about 350,000 tons of copper a year and forecasts doubling that amount by 2035.

September 10, 2025

Russia considers moratorium on bankruptcies of indebted metals giants

The move, part of wider measures to support the sector, would follow similar action to help the struggling coal industry.

September 10, 2025

Rio Tinto, partners score major tax break on Simandou

Guinea's junta has reportedly approved a 15% corporate tax for 17 years on the railway and port transporting Simandou ore globally.

September 10, 2025

BHP seen as unlikely to pounce on Anglo or Teck

World's largest miner is now focused on organic growth, but bankers say much could change before deal closes.

September 9, 2025

Vale says fire extinguished at Brazil terminal will not affect shipments

Firefighters employed by the company have extinguished a fire that hit an auxiliary tower at its maritime terminal Ponta da Madeira.

September 9, 2025

Iron ore price rallies on Simandou supply concerns, restocking demand

Rio Tito could be forced to build a refinery for the iron ore project in Guinea.

September 9, 2025

Anglo American, Teck strike $53B merger in decade’s top deal

The deal will create the world’s fifth-largest copper producer, pending regulatory approval in Canada, China and the US.

September 8, 2025

Rio Tinto to buy carbon credits from A$250M agriculture platform

Canadian pension fund La Caisse, together with Australia's CEFC, is investing A$250 million in the platform launch.

September 8, 2025

Rio Tinto’s Simandou mine may come with costly refinery twist

Guinea, the second largest bauxite producer, has already cancelled deals with miners due to slow alumina refinery construction.