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.

May 19, 2020

China targets Australia barley, but what matters is coal, LNG, iron ore

Move is seen as Beijing’s ongoing expression of displeasure over Canberra’s role in pushing for an international investigation into the origins of covid-19.

May 19, 2020

Vale after NYC real estate moguls for Simandou compensation

Vale alleges the $500 million it paid BSGR to partner in Guinea was fraudulently funnelled into Manhattan's real estate market.