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.

November 27, 2020

Scrap metal demand to grow over next two decades – report

According to Wood Mackenzie, consumer and investor pressures asking for recycled content are starting to change the scrap metal market.

November 25, 2020

Rio Tinto neglected good communication with Indigenous groups – executive

The blasting of two ancient sacred caves in May caused public outcry and the departure of Rio's chief executive and two deputies.

November 24, 2020

Brazil’s lower house to evaluate Brumadinho compensation

Commission will evaluate talks between Vale and Minas Gerais state officials over compensation for tailings dam collapse.

November 24, 2020

Australia’s 50 mid-tier miners outperform the market – report

PwC finds the MT50 have maintained consistent revenues and profits, with revenue up 6%.

November 23, 2020

LKAB eyes huge investment in CO2-free production

The energy required corresponds to around a third of Sweden's current electricity production of around 160 terawatt-hours.

November 23, 2020

Billionaire miner Forrest aims to be a global clean energy giant

Forrest’s Fortescue will begin green fuel production in 2022 or 2023. It also aims to move into the hydrogen and ammonia markets.