May 18, 2020

Sierra Leone detains five expatriate managers at iron ore mine

The arrests come amid the SL Mining’s legal battle with the government.

May 14, 2020

Vale operating license suspended in Brumadinho

Health agents said the company's activities did not respect the rules of social distancing.

May 14, 2020

Sierra Leone mining revenue sinks

Mining accounts for more than 80% of the West African country's export revenue.

May 13, 2020

Vale to spend $2bn to cut carbon emissions 33% by 2030

Vale previously announced plans to eliminate emissions entirely by 2050.

May 12, 2020

Vale says it’s ‘on right track’ to resume dividend payments

The company suspended dividend payments after the Brumadinho incident last year.

May 12, 2020

BHP sticks with spending strategy, Rio eyes M&A

Prices for iron ore have been relatively resilient and helped boost profits in both firms.

May 8, 2020

Vale sees a ‘very vigorous’ economic recovery in China

Industrial activities in China are practically at their normal levels, says CFO.

May 7, 2020

Rio Tinto dodges emissions cut, but issue unlikely to go away

About 63% of shareholders voted against resolution to set emissions targets for its customers, while 37% voted in favour.

May 6, 2020

Indian state says NMDC diverted CSR money to Modi’s coronavirus fund

The Chhattisgarh state chief also said the iron ore miner had not paid $134.5 million in remaining penalties over alleged violations.

May 6, 2020

Russia questions legality of US-planned moon mining pact

The Kremlin says legal framework for mining on the moon should be examined to make sure it complies with international laws.