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.

February 9, 2022

Anglo American switches on new Aquila met coal mine

The milestone marks Aquila’s final stages of construction and commissioning, on schedule and within the budgeted $226 million.

February 8, 2022

China warns against publishing false iron ore price information

The authorities would take further measures to ensure iron ore price stability and strictly crack down on irregularities.