June 12, 2020 India’s NMDC halts key iron ore mine The 6 million tonnes per annum Bacheli mine is NMDC's largest, accounting for nearly 40% of its annual production capacity.
June 12, 2020 Rio Tinto chief says sorry for sacred caves blast Australia's Senate agreed to begin a national inquiry into how the destruction of two ancient and sacred Aboriginal caves occurred.
June 11, 2020 Mining industry recovery may bolster Australia’s economy again Mining accounts for nearly 6% of its gross domestic product.
June 11, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week BHP to revise expansion, Novagold hits back at short-seller, Silvercorp walk away from Guyana Goldfields, and more...
June 11, 2020 South Africa mining output drops most in 39 years Total production decreased 47.3% from a year earlier.
June 11, 2020 BHP to revise expansion through 40 sacred sites The world's largest miner said its South Flank iron ore project would not disturb the sites identified without further consultation.
June 10, 2020 Mining billionaires who made their fortunes the fastest The richest in the sector took 16 years on average to make a billion dollars.
June 10, 2020 Rio loses Australian indigenous backing after blasting sacred caves An Australian indigenous group has suspended the company from its reconciliation plan.
June 10, 2020 Vale raises potential failure alert at three dams Level one emergency alert issued for three inactive tailings dams in the state of Minas Gerais.
June 9, 2020 China to re-invest in its mining industry — report China's steel association has called for an increase in domestic iron ore production as well as greater investment in exploration overseas to ensure supplies.
Congo pitches new $29 billion iron ore and logistics project The first phase of the project would require the construction of heavy rail and transport on the Congo River. January 13, 2026 | 10:11 am