September 21, 2020

CSN says mining unit IPO to fund production capacity

Shares of Brazilian steelmaker rose as the company's board approved a long-awaited initial public offering by its mining unit to fund its expansion.

September 18, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Trump says ‘no politics’ in Pebble; BHP knew of heritage site concerns; Canada ranked 4th, US 6th in lithium-ion battery supply chain

September 17, 2020

Iron ore price rally turns into rout

Iron ore price falls 6% since Monday as supply concerns ease and port inventories climb.

September 17, 2020

BHP knew of heritage site concerns over mine expansion

Plans the miner had to destroy several heritage sites are now on ice.

September 16, 2020

Restoration after 2015 Brazil dam burst behind schedule – UN expert

None of 42 projects is on track, says the UN, alleging that miners had failed to provide effective reparations since Brazil's worst environmental disaster.

September 16, 2020

BHP sees profit in a world speeding up climate action

Key polluters, including miners and oil producers, are under increasing pressure from major investors to take more ambitious measures to curb emissions.

September 16, 2020

Vale targets 400m tonnes of iron ore capacity per year

The company currently has the capacity to produce 318 million tonnes a year.

September 16, 2020

BHP says traditional owners should weigh in on cultural heritage inquiry

BHP said gag clauses in land agreements won't be enforced if Aboriginal groups publicly object to its management of their cultural heritage.

September 15, 2020

Juukan Gorge is a watershed moment for the world’s miners

Miners have been given notice that shareholders expect a zero-failure operational model.

September 15, 2020

Fortescue says it won’t consider heritage resolution at AGM

The miner said it respects the right of shareholders to demand resolutions, but will not consider them at the annual shareholder meeting to be held on Nov. 11.