March 10, 2022

Creditors of Vale-BHP venture Samarco suspend assembly to analyze new proposal

Samarco, a joint venture between Vale and BHP, is considering making adjustments to the plan but not major changes.

March 10, 2022

How ‘leaky waves’ from ambient noise can reveal what lies underneath earth’s surface

Researchers have improved the way of studying the geologic structures beneath earth's surface by using ambient noise.

March 10, 2022

Rio Tinto cuts ties with Russian businesses over Ukraine war

The decision throws into doubt the future of Rio's aluminum joint venture with Rusal and an Irish refinery, key to Europe’s aluminum sector.

March 9, 2022

Mapped: US mineral production, by state

This infographic maps US non-fuel mineral production by state in 2021 using data from the United States Geological Survey.

March 8, 2022

Inflation, volatility from Ukraine war to have impact, says BHP CEO

The company is forecasting 0.5% lower global growth than previously anticipated.

March 8, 2022

Women in mining still facing bullying, discrimination – report

AusIMM’s 2022 Women in Mining survey shows that almost three-quarters of women in the resource sector have experienced bullying and over six in 10 sexual harassment.

March 7, 2022

Vale temporarily stops train circulation in Carajas mine railroad

The train circulation in its Carajas iron ore mine railroad was temporarily halted due to a land movement caused by heavy rains.

March 7, 2022

Copper, coal prices hit records, nickel jumps 30% overnight after wild week of trading

Copper scales $5 for the first time ever, metallurgical and thermal coal hit record highs and nickel jumps more than 20% in a day.

March 7, 2022

UK retail traders buy the dip in Russian mining stocks

Precious metals miner Polymetal and steel firm Evraz are the two most-bought shares on AJ Bell’s platform over the past week.

March 6, 2022

How managing social performance can improve company-community relationships, business outcomes – report

The International Council on Mining and Metals launched a set of practical tools to strengthen approaches to managing social performance.