February 13, 2022 Giant miners to see record profits slip as cost pressures bite The top-five western diversified mining companies may see combined 2021 second-half earnings of $73 billion.
February 11, 2022 Iron ore price plunges after China regulators’ new warning China Iron and Steel Association said some companies involved in iron ore businesses had "violated business ethic" by issuing and hyping fake information.
February 11, 2022 New Rio Tinto chairman to weigh CEO’s future amid toxic culture crisis Dominic Barton could remove Jakob Stausholm if he decides Rio would be better served by a leader who was not in the upper echelons of the organization in recent years.
February 10, 2022 Vale disappointment keeps Rio Tinto as world’s top iron producer Vale was expected to overtake its main rival in the fourth quarter, but reported a disappointing 82.5 million metric tonnes of production.
February 10, 2022 Miners say Western Australia border closure may take further toll on labour, output The state is home to mines that provide about 30% of the world's iron ore and 70% of China's imports.
February 10, 2022 UN advisers urge Sweden to stop mine in home of indigenous Sami British company Beowulf Mining has sought a license for an iron ore mine and the Swedish government will announce its decision in coming months.
February 10, 2022 Researchers develop ICP-coring system for deep mining A new coring system has the potential to obtain and test "living" samples from the deep earth.
February 9, 2022 Vale is getting back on top of the iron industry as Rio stumbles The Brazilian miner lost the title of top iron ore supplier to Rio Tinto in the wake of a tailings dam disaster three years ago.
February 9, 2022 Brazilian miners set to miss deadline for removal of tailings dams The Minas Gerais law requires the removal of all dams constructed using the upstream method. Those in breach could have their operating license suspended.
February 9, 2022 Iron ore price retreats on Beijing warning China’s state planner warned on Wednesday against fabricating iron ore prices.
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
