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.

July 21, 2020

BHP hits record iron ore output but warns of risks from virus

The miner met guidance for its iron ore production of a record 67 million tonnes.

July 21, 2020

Brazil Minerals encouraged by resource estimates for Iron Project

A technical report estimates that the project area contains 7.4 million tonnes of iron ore.

July 20, 2020

Vale nominates Denis Cuenca as COO

His nomination comes after the board approved the creation of a compliance division as part of recommendations given by an independent committee in February.

July 20, 2020

Iron ore’s African future is advancing, Rio Tinto says

Firing up production from the small West African nation would add a new source of high-quality ore and deliver a challenge to Australia and Brazil.

July 17, 2020

Despite Brazil’s covid-19 spike, Minister of Mines optimistic

Bento Albuquerque said revenue from mineral production in H1 2020 was 1% higher than in the first half of 2019.

July 17, 2020

Intergovernmental Forum calls for resource taxation re-evaluation

IGF has launched the Future of Resource Taxation, a new initiative aiming to improve the way governments collect revenue from the mining sector.

July 17, 2020

Court suspends Vale’s $1.5bn deposit in Brumadinho case

The amount would ensure the enforcement of any potential fine or forfeiture of assets, rights and values related to the disaster.