July 28, 2020

Indonesia moving up the mining value chain – report

The mining industry will increasingly lose dominance as a driver of Indonesia’s mineral exports, Fitch says.

July 28, 2020

Vale develops first 100% electric locomotive in Brazil

The pilot-phase for the EMD Joule locomotive is expected to be launched in H2 2020.

July 28, 2020

Kumba Iron Ore posts 17% decline in interim earnings

The company also approved a $426 million project at its Kolomela operations.

July 26, 2020

Coronavirus deaths hit ArcelorMittal plant in Mexico

The dead include employees, contractors and suppliers to the plant.

July 24, 2020

Australia to curb ‘excessive’ wait times for project approvals

The National Cabinet’s decision to adopt a new process for environmental approvals will cut waiting times for mining projects.

July 23, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Massive Canadian mine gets green light, Pentagon resumes rare earth program, and more...

July 22, 2020

Map shows global mining “relatively unscathed” by pandemic

"It’s likely that miners will need to boost investment in local communities for some time as the full impact of covid-19 continues to play out."

July 22, 2020

BHP faces biggest UK class action over Brazil dam collapse

Local groups are seeking a total of 5 billion pounds ($6.33 billion) for the collapse of the Fundão Dam.

July 21, 2020

High gold, iron ore prices drive Brazil mining revenue

In Q2 2020, mining companies reached a production value of $7.5 billion, 9% higher than Q1.

July 21, 2020

Vale says Q2 output rises 5.5% despite pandemic

Company's second-quarter iron ore production totalled 67.6 million tonnes.