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.

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.