March 8, 2021 IGF proposes policy actions to support women in mining The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development says most mining laws and regulations don’t acknowledge women as active participants in the sector.
March 7, 2021 Anti-dumping investigation could lead to higher costs for European steelmakers – report Europe-based graphite electrode producers lodged a complaint before the EC alleging that imports of certain Chinese products were being dumped.
March 7, 2021 China Jan-Feb iron ore imports up 2.8% on healthy demand Demand for the steelmaking ingredient was supported by a firm consumption outlook.
March 5, 2021 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Resource nationalism surge spells rough times for miners; Rio Tinto, Mongolia reach new Oyu Tolgoi expansion plan deal; Copper price crashes through $4.00, down 7%.
March 5, 2021 China to “strengthen management” of strategic mineral resources, eyes green upgrade of steel China aims to complete ultra-low emission upgrade for 530 million tonnes of steel capacity.
March 5, 2021 Upstream tailings dams pose much higher stability risks, study finds Some 10% of all the facilities surveyed had reported a stability issue, but that figure jumped to 18.3% for active upstream facilities.
March 5, 2021 International Women in Mining Alliance aims for gender equality in industry Women in Mining engage with global regulators, market leaders and policy shapers.
March 3, 2021 African Rainbow Minerals doubles interim dividend payout as half-year profit jumps The South Africa-listed company declared a dividend of 10 rand per share for the six months ended December, compared with 5 rand per share a year earlier.
March 3, 2021 Rio Tinto chairman to step down over caves blast scandal Simon Thompson is the latest high-profile departure linked to the miner’s destruction of ancient rock shelters in Western Australia.
March 1, 2021 Vale drills caused Brumadinho dam collapse, police say Investigation concluded that the disaster was triggered by vertical perforations in a weak point of the structure.
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
