December 3, 2020 Australian inquiry into sacred cave destruction seen recommending mining reforms The inquiry into the lawful destruction of the 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelters is due to report on Dec. 9.
December 3, 2020 Vale’s disappointing iron ore output adds fuel to scorching price rise The hottest major commodity of 2020 is getting even hotter, with iron ore boosted by news that one of the world's biggest producers will not meet its output targets this…
December 2, 2020 Vale reduces 2020 iron ore output forecast Company expects to produce 300-305 million tonnes this year, missing a previously lowered 2020 target of at least 310 million tonnes.
December 1, 2020 Mining supercycle talk back as copper, iron ore prices surge to 7-year highs Goldman Sachs predicts "structural bull market" for commodities similar to 2000s as rising demand, green energy investment combine with chronic undersupply.
December 1, 2020 South Flank is 84% complete, BHP says First production from the operation is targeted for mid-2021.
December 1, 2020 Don’t mention iron ore – China and Australia dance around the big issue The ongoing tensions haven’t had any discernable impact on the iron ore trade.
November 30, 2020 Field narrows for Rio Tinto’s top job Some major mining executives have ruled themselves out, and there is not a long list of acceptable candidates.
November 30, 2020 Iron hydroxide forms more easily on mineral surfaces than previously thought Knowing the exact moment when iron hydroxide forms on quartz substrates can support water quality processes at acid mine drainage sites.
November 27, 2020 Vale gets green light for Serra Leste expansion Vale foresees the extraction and processing of 107 million tonnes of iron ore in the project over the next 11 years
November 27, 2020 Brazilian miners to tighten up tailings self-regulations National Mining Agency on new guidelines tightening safety rules and inspection of mining dams.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
