October 27, 2020

Vale dam-break trauma raises level of ESG funds in Brazil

The company's second lethal dam disaster in three years was a formative moment for ethical investment in Brazil.

October 26, 2020

China’s new infrastructure plan to boost metal demand – report

The plan will support the government's beneficiation ambition in the metals industry, Fitch says.

October 23, 2020

Brazil prosecutors accuse BHP, Vale of colluding to reduce payouts to disaster victims

A mining waste dam burst in 2015 at BHP and Vale's Samarco joint venture in the town of Mariana, releasing a torrent of sludge that killed 19 people.

October 22, 2020

Protesters sit-in at Vale dam burst site, demand aid extension

Roughly 150 demonstrators staged a sit-in at the Brazilian miner's administrative building in Brumadinho.

October 22, 2020

Anglo American output in Q3 jumps, thanks to Collahuasi

Total production climbed by 24% from Q2 on the back of continued strong performance of Collahuasi copper mine in Chile.

October 21, 2020

Anglo American sued for alleged lead poisoning in Zambia

Class action claims there are more than 100,000 in Kabwe who are likely to have suffered lead poisoning as a result of pollution caused by Anglo.

October 21, 2020

Miners speed up automation as covid-19 impacts linger

About 20% of people currently working in the mining and metals industry are at risk of being replaced by robots, says the the World Economic Forum.

October 20, 2020

Brazil metal exports up 36% in Q3 vs Q2, driven by Vale

Iron ore exports totaled around $8 billion, 62% higher than in Q2.

October 20, 2020

Vale ramps up faster than thought in new blow to iron ore price bulls

Company produced more iron ore than expected last quarter amid a record haul at its newer mines in northern Brazil.

October 20, 2020

Pilbara set for major hydrogen plant

The Asian Renewable Energy Hub, which would use electricity from wind and solar to produce hydrogen and ammonia, hopes to soon be awarded major project status by the Australian government.