March 5, 2020 China-backed JV set to start work at Simandou The Chinese agency overseeing the biggest government-owned companies is close to approving the development of the vast iron ore deposit in Guinea.
March 4, 2020 China iron ore futures resume rise on stimulus optimism The Dalian Commodity Exchange's May iron ore contract ended up 0.9% at $95.13 a tonne.
March 4, 2020 Brazil prosecutors seek to block expansion of Anglo American mining dam Expansion in Minas Gerais state includes raising the height of a dam that contains mining tailings.
March 4, 2020 Rio emissions targets have investors, green groups up in arms Activist investors led by a Friends of the Earth's subsidiary have tabled a shareholder resolution calling for tougher goals.
March 2, 2020 Iron ore, copper prices surge despite China factory data shock Investors look beyond fall in manufacturing gauge to lowest on record to hopes of massive infrastructure stimulus from Beijing.
March 2, 2020 Norway adopts Canada’s initiative for sustainable mining TSM requires companies to assess their performance across eight areas, including energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
March 1, 2020 Nippon Steel braces for downside risk as coronavirus spreads The company is bracing for a downside risk as slower manufacturing activities in China may further weigh on demand in industries.
February 28, 2020 Mining tycoon Andrew Forrest ups stake in Fortescue He now owns more than 35% of the iron ore mining company he founded.
February 27, 2020 Vale preparing for potential fuel leak from damaged ore carrier MV Stellar Banner is stranded off the Brazilian northern coast.
February 26, 2020 Ship carrying Vale iron ore damaged off Brazil coast The ship's commander issued an emergency satellite alert on Tuesday and took the vessel to a sandbar.
Capstone Copper’s Chilean workers ready to strike if mediation fails The 645-member union rejected a contract offer in mid-December. December 24, 2025 | 12:12 pm
