February 3, 2021

Iron ore price bounces back after sharp fall

Bullish outlook from Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley lifts sentiment.

February 3, 2021

Vale and Brazil state approach $7bn deal over Brumadinho

According to the attorney general, the settlement is the biggest in Brazil's history, but does not include criminal actions.

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