February 2, 2021 Brazil’s 2020 mineral production topped 1 billion tonnes, up 2.5% The country's mineral exports reached $37 billion, compared to $33 billion in the previous year, bolstered by strong Chinese demand for iron ore.
February 2, 2021 Brazil’s Bahia Mineracao starts production at iron ore mine The subsidiary of Kazakhstan's Eurasian Resources Group started production at Pedra de Ferro in northeastern Brazil with expected 2021 output of 1 million tonnes.
February 2, 2021 China starts 2021 with robust imports of major commodities Imports of crude oil, iron ore and coal are all expected to show gains from prior months.
February 2, 2021 Shaky iron ore market turns to Vale for final piece of supply puzzle Vale is still looking to return to a capacity of 400 million tonnes, which would see it regain the title of world’s biggest producer.
February 2, 2021 Samarco dam claimants to take BHP class action to UK Court of Appeal A High Court judge in Manchester refused on Friday to allow the claimants to appeal against his November ruling.
February 2, 2021 Experts warn of brewing space mining war among US, China and Russia China and Russia are joining forces to keep America's increasing attempts to dominate extra-terrestrial commerce at bay.
February 1, 2021 Iron ore price dilemma – Will China actually cut steel output? China’s vast steel sector, and the iron ore industry feeding it, is grappling with a seemingly contradictory policy impulse that it should produce less this year.
January 29, 2021 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Northern Dynasty stock surges as it releases Pebble appeal details; Lucara strikes again with 378 carat diamond at Karowe; Two years after Brumadinho, still no convictions
January 29, 2021 Vale extends settlement talks over mining disaster for 15 days The parties have more time to reach a settlement over the 2019 Brumadinho disaster that killed some 270 people.
January 29, 2021 Brazil mining agency to hire more inspectors, allowing annual checks on all tailings dams Minas Gerais state, home to Brumadinho, has only one inspector to inspect 364 dams.
China’s November net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled from October Spot gold prices have risen about 72% this year, hitting a record $4,549.71 an ounce on Friday, the biggest annual gain since 1979. December 29, 2025 | 07:35 am
