February 23, 2021 Brazil BNDES sells stake in Vale for $2 billion The bank has closed out its stake in the iron ore miner, selling 188.5 million shares and raising about $2 billion.
February 22, 2021 Iron ore output returns to growth after shrinking for five years – report Global iron ore production growth will accelerate in the coming years, bringing an end to the stagnation that has persisted since 2015, Fitch says.
February 22, 2021 Iron ore price bounces back on strong demand and shipment doubts High rain volumes at major ports will continue to represent a challenge for Brazilian players during 1Q.
February 22, 2021 Rio Tinto’s former boss gets huge payout despite caves blast Jean-Sébastien Jacques received $18.6 million in pay and long-term incentive rewards last year, compared to $9.9 million in 2019.
February 19, 2021 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Copper price keeps soaring as bullish sentiment prevails; Iron ore price retreats on higher steel inventories in China; Gold price dealt ‘fatal blow’ by bond yield rally
February 19, 2021 Iron ore price retreats on higher steel inventories in China Iron ore prices fell on Friday after hitting their highest level since September 2011, as a survey of inventories of steel products in China showed a significant increase.
February 19, 2021 Vale creates sustainability division The division will be headed by Maria Luiza de Oliveira Pinto e Paiva, who until this month has been head of sustainability at Brazilian pulpmaker Suzano SA.
February 18, 2021 Iron ore price at highest since 2011 on China post-holiday demand outlook Metal prices surged during the first trading day since the lunar new year in China, as activity ramps up to pre-pandemic levels.
February 18, 2021 Most miners lag behind in human rights issues — report Ten years after the adoption of United Nations principles, a study shows most miners have yet to step up efforts to improve their human rights record.
February 18, 2021 Sundance Resources readies for arbitration over Congo Republic mine project Company said it is advancing plans to start international arbitration after the African country cancelled its Nabeba iron ore project in December.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am