October 10, 2022

Strike crimping South African mining exports set to worsen

Transnet, which operates the nation’s industrial ports and freight rail network and fuel pipelines, has declared force majeure on shipments because of the labor action.

October 7, 2022

Cosan acquires 4.9% of Vale, plans to buy more

Cosan said it made the purchase "through a subsidiary and a combination of direct investments, equity and derivative operations."

October 6, 2022

How to make emissions-free iron at temperatures colder than coffee

Producing iron at lukewarm temperatures and without coal would skip the most emissions-heavy step without relying on expensive technologies.

October 5, 2022

Surging coal, lithium prices can’t stem sell-off in top 50 mining stocks 

World’s 50 biggest mining companies have shed $627 billion since hitting highs in March this year even as investors pile into the best performing sectors.

October 5, 2022

Visualizing the world’s largest iron ore producers

Iron is the fourth most abundant element on the planet after oxygen, silicon, and aluminum.

October 5, 2022

Column: Australia sees longer commodity boost from Russia’s Ukraine war

Australia expects a boost to its commodity export earnings caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to last into 2024.

October 5, 2022

Vale hires advisors as it assesses ‘value-unlocking alternatives’

Financial Times reported that Vale was in talks to sell a $2.5 billion minority stake in its metals business.

October 4, 2022

Fortescue doubles green hydrogen spending as Europe push expands

The world's fourth largest iron ore producer said it would more than double the planned capital spending in its green power arm this fiscal year.

October 4, 2022

Brazilian iron ore exports hit highest monthly volume in two years

Iron ore exports increased 8.7% in September compared to the same month last year.

October 4, 2022

Anglo American, EDF partner to boost renewable energy in South Africa

Envusa Energy will focus on developing what the partners call a "regional renewable energy ecosystem" in South Africa.