September 3, 2020 Prosecutors ask court to remove Vale managers Federal prosecutors in Brazil accuse executives of disregarding safety methods in the aftermath of two deadly mining disasters.
September 2, 2020 Vale reports negative safety levels in 3 dams in Minas Gerais According to the company, the procedures will not impact iron ore production this year.
September 1, 2020 Fortescue unit enters deal to assess PNG hydro projects The deal will support green industrial operations for both domestic consumption and exports, the Perth-based firm said.
August 31, 2020 Friedland’s Nimba iron ore project to get World Bank backing MIGA, the bank’s agency for foreign investment, may inject up to $135 million into HPX's project.
August 31, 2020 Rio vows to preserve ancient Australian rock shelter after outcry over caves blast Company had previously applied to damage the 43,000-year site near its Silvergrass iron ore mine, and consent was granted by the state government.
August 27, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Rhodium price on track for new record, copper to extend rally, Glencore strategy to underpin cobalt prices.
August 27, 2020 BHP to set fresh targets for emissions reduction by 2030 The "very tangible actions" to be announced on Sept. 10, are part of the miner’s broader commitment to become carbon-neutral by 2050.
August 26, 2020 Wage talks with Kumba Iron Ore hit deadlock, union says Union said the company had agreed a wage increase of 8% for the lowest-paid workers and 6.5% for the highest-paid, but the two parties had disagreed over sick leave.
August 26, 2020 Minas Gerais asks court to block Vale assets worth $4.7 bn Federal prosecutors are also seeking $5 billion in collective "moral and social" damages.
August 25, 2020 Rio Tinto’s weak response to cave blasts will trigger stronger reaction Miners may still have some way to go to be seen placing ESG issues at the heart of their operations.
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
