March 18, 2021 Massive new port could give Vale back iron ore crown A project for a dedicated iron ore port with a capacity of up to 560 million tonnes per year is advancing in the north of Brazil.
March 18, 2021 Argonaut says to start drilling despite Aboriginal appeal The miner is set to start exploration at its Murdie project in South Australia this week.
March 17, 2021 China backing autocratic regimes to secure resources — report Autocratic regimes represent for Beijing greater supply stability than democracies that are, or may become, hostile to China, Verisk Maplecroft says.
March 17, 2021 Soaring prices spur miners’ hunt for growth, fueling indigenous and investor ire This is the second wave of pressure that investors concerned about ESG issues have laid on miners after successfully forcing mine waste standards updates in 2020.
March 17, 2021 Vale starts operations at Vargem Grande filtering plant In the filtration process, the existing water in the tailings is minimized, allowing most of the material to be stacked in a solid-state.
March 17, 2021 China probes mine deaths cover-up in top steel province The country recorded 573 mine-related deaths in 2020.
March 16, 2021 Court grants Steinmetz access to Vale’s Simandou files Israeli diamond and mining tycoon will have access to audio and video of Vale's meetings to discuss the partnership over the giant Simandou iron-ore mine in Guinea.
March 16, 2021 Vale approves new three-year term for CEO Bartolomeo The Brazilian miner's board approved the re-election of current CEO Eduardo de Salles Bartolomeo to serve a new three-year term.
March 16, 2021 Fortescue eyes Brazil plant amid green hydrogen push The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Porto do Açu, a major Brazilian seaport and industrial hub, to study the feasibility of installing a 300-megawatt green hydrogen plant…
March 16, 2021 What countries will fight over when green energy dominates A growing number of research organizations, universities and governments have started gaming out the gritty geopolitical implications of a globe dominated by green energy.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
