December 13, 2022

China may extend state iron ore buying strategy to lithium

If successful in iron ore, the mandate of China's new centralised state buyer could be extended to lithium, copper and bauxite.

December 13, 2022

BHP accused of delaying $6 billion-plus Brazil dam case

BHP Group accused of trying to "forever put off" the question of liability for a 2015 dam collapse that triggered Brazil's worst environmental disaster.

December 13, 2022

Global miners’ ESG strategies show ‘concerning’ lack of focus on gender

A report by Stratum and Digbee shows that gender is considered the “least important” social priority for mining companies over the next two years.

December 9, 2022

Canada places big bets on critical minerals

Remoteness, regulatory sclerosis still pose barriers to mine development in Canada, the federal government says.

December 7, 2022

Vale forsakes volume for value in boost to iron ore’s nascent price recovery

The Brazilian mining giant has been slowly ramping back up after losing its mantle as the world’s biggest producer of the steelmaking raw material.

December 7, 2022

JPMorgan helps MineSense raise $42m to close copper gap

Funds raised will help MineSense to speed up the commercial release of a solution that could help close an expected copper deficit.

December 7, 2022

China’s iron ore imports up 4% on month as steel outlook improves

Buyers are stocking up ahead of the end of the year and in anticipation of support from Beijing for the struggling property market.

December 6, 2022

US risks stoking inflation if carbon-linked tariffs hit China

China’s steel and aluminum exports are under attack once again, as the US and European Union weigh new tariffs linked to carbon emissions.

December 5, 2022

US, EU weigh climate-based tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum

The move would mark a novel approach, as the US and EU would seek to use tariffs -- usually employed in trade disputes -- to further their climate agenda.

December 5, 2022

BHP says Vale must share damage costs in Fundao dam collapse lawsuit

Although Samarco, a joint venture between BHP and Vale, operated the dam, the class action involving around 200,000 people does not name Vale.