July 16, 2020

Vale launches pilot plant for dry magnetic separation

Pilot plant will have the capacity to concentrate 30 tonnes per hour of dry ore, using magnetic separation technology, made by means of rare earth magnets.

July 16, 2020

Vale says no decision made on resuming dividends

Vale suspended dividend payments after the 2019 collapse of its dam in the town of Brumadinho.

July 16, 2020

Anglo sticks to 2020 output goals after Q2 slump

Overall production fell 18%, with diamonds, platinum, palladium, iron ore, coal and manganese all falling, while copper and nickel rose.

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.