July 15, 2020 ESG to play a greater part in post-covid mining – survey Almost half of White & Case survey respondents see increased taxation as the way resource nationalism is most likely to manifest itself in the wake of covid-19.
July 15, 2020 Covid-19 disrupts $8.8 billion of global mining output In total, $8.84 billion in mining revenue is at-risk, with disruptions to 275 mine sites in 36 countries.
July 15, 2020 Vale to set aside $1.4 billion for Brumadinho damages The amount would ensure the enforcement of any potential fine or forfeiture of assets, rights and values related to the disaster.
July 14, 2020 BHP faces first step in $6.3 billion UK claim over Brazil dam failure Claimants allege BHP ignored safety warnings as the Fundao dam's capacity was repeatedly increased by raising its height.
July 14, 2020 Iron ore price jumps to year high as Chinese imports soar Chinese iron ore imports hit 33-month high in June, on pace for record year.
July 13, 2020 Vale, Kobe and Mitsui to work on low CO2 ironmaking Technology uses natural gas to reduce iron ore for use in steelmaking, offering lower CO2 emissions.
July 13, 2020 Three US universities launch Tailings Center of Excellence Center focuses on responsible and sustainable mine waste management and advancing research-backed best practices.
July 10, 2020 Sacred sites blast exposes Australia’s laws skewed to mining Now, Western Australia government wants to give indigenous groups more say over sacred sites.
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July 9, 2020 No current risk of closures – Brazil mining association Vale's restored production after Brumadinho disaster can push iron ore prices below $100, says Brazilian mining association.
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