May 25, 2020 “Evidence” against Vale in Simandou case may hinder $2bn award Billionaire Beny Steinmetz claims to have fresh evidence that will help him reverse a $2bn arbitration award to Vale.
May 22, 2020 Mining billionaire gets help from ex-spies in bitter legal fight The Black Cube operation represents the latest escalation in a bitter fight between Vale and billionaire Beny Steinmetz.
May 21, 2020 In the coming renewable energy boom, Australia is once again the “lucky country” The country ranks highly in the annual Fraser Institute survey of mining companies for investment attractiveness.
May 21, 2020 Australia reassures on China iron ore processing changes Country said that change in China’s iron ore inspection procedures should streamline customs clearance of Australian shipments.
May 20, 2020 CHART: Mining’s covid-19 capital spending cuts top $6bn And 2020 copper production forecasts have been trimmed by nearly 400,000 tonnes due to covid-19 disruptions and delays.
May 20, 2020 Brazil court revokes decree that halted Vale operations Authorities suspended Vale’s operating license after agents said that the company’s onsite activities have “not respected the rules of social isolation.”
May 20, 2020 Iron ore price surges on Brazil covid-19 crisis Benchmark prices close in on $100 a tonne on Brazil supply fears — "You can't move dirt working from home."
May 20, 2020 Queensland passes law to jail mining bosses over deaths Top executives face up to 20 years in prison and A$13 million ($8.6m), if found criminally negligent over workers' deaths.
May 20, 2020 Minas Gerais municipalities waiting on Vale royalties Ten cities affected by the disaster at Brumadinho wait for Vale to transfer funds on a agreement to cover losses in mining royalties.
May 19, 2020 Brazil mining sector to quickly bounce back after covid-19 President of the industry association says the sector will be the first to respond to recovery of the Brazilian economy.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
