February 7, 2022 Rio Tinto’s dreadful workplace report may boost cost of energy transition It would be reasonable to assume that the issues raised are not limited to just Rio, writes Clyde Russell.
February 5, 2022 Jammed in a cage with no escape, women suffer mining’s dark side From South Africa’s ultra-deep shafts to the vast iron ore pits of Western Australia, the message from the world’s mines is overwhelming. Women are not safe.
February 3, 2022 Samarco to add revenue, hit output goal sooner after Vale deal The miner expects to reach total production of 25.7-million tonnes of iron ore pellets in 2030, a year earlier than previously projected.
February 3, 2022 South Africa urges Rio Tinto workers to report cases of discrimination South Africa’s labour ministry on Thursday urged Rio Tinto workers to report instances of discrimination after the Anglo-Australian miner released an internal […]
February 2, 2022 Investors urge miners to change ways after damning Rio Tinto workplace report An report released by Rio Tinto pointed to a culture where harmful behaviours are often normalised and bullying is rife.
February 1, 2022 US mining output rises 12% y/y to $90.4bn US Metal mine production was valued at $33.8bn, 23% higher than in 2020.
February 1, 2022 Vale closed its eyes to corruption allegations, says Steinmetz Billionaire claims the Brazilian mining giant was well aware of allegations that the Guinean mining rights it agreed to buy had been secured illegally.
February 1, 2022 Rio Tinto report reveals culture of sexual harassment, bullying and racism Eight-month independent review of the miner’s workplace culture found disturbing, systemic behaviours across the company’s sites.
January 31, 2022 Dearth of explosive experts to drivers hurt top Australia miners Fortescue reported a 20% rise in costs over the past 12 months, driven in part by increased labor overheads.
January 28, 2022 Iron ore price hits 5-month high on China demand optimism Despite China's ambitious low-carbon goals, President Xi Jinping has said "reducing emissions is not about reducing productivity, and it is not about not emitting at all."
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
