January 22, 2021

Vale resumes pellet production at Vargem Grande

Brazil’s mining regulatory agency had ordered Vale to halt operations at Vargem Grande in 2019 to guarantee the stability of its dams.

January 22, 2021

Responsible Mining Foundation concerned about thousands of abandoned, at-risk tailings facilities worldwide

There are more than 30,000 tailings storage facilities around the world and between 25% to 30% of them are abandoned.

January 21, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Fire at Vale iron ore terminal could cut shipments by 32m tonnes; China’s imports of Australian copper ore plunged to zero; Kabanga, Tanzania to develop world’s largest nickel deposit

January 21, 2021

Vale and Brazil state do not reach agreement over Brumadinho

Minas Gerais state is requesting $10.3 billion in compensation, a figure that includes relocation and the psychological damage suffered by survivors.

January 20, 2021

Australia’s iron ore export hub starts clearing port ahead of cyclone

The Pilbara Ports Authority has begun clearing large vessels from anchorages at Port Hedland, the world's biggest iron ore loading hub.

January 20, 2021

Fire at Vale iron ore terminal could cut shipments by 32m tonnes – sources

Replacement of shiploader boom could take months and hit Vale's shipping capacity in 2021.

January 20, 2021

China bought most iron ore from Australia, Brazil in 2020, but imports from India up nearly 90%

Almost two-thirds of India's iron ore exports to China had less than 58% iron content.

January 20, 2021

BHP slashes value of Australian coal assets

Company cut the value of its Mt Arthur thermal coal mine in New South Wales by about $1.25bn, as it seeks to sell the asset.

January 19, 2021

BHP raises full-year iron ore output forecast

Company upgraded its full-year iron ore production outlook on sustained China demand and restart of Samarco operations.

January 19, 2021

Rio Tinto CEO urges patience in repairing Indigenous ties as iron ore output grows

Stausholm said he wants to take "a more inclusive approach" with all stakeholders to improve the company's decision-making and performance.